How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Manchester?

The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Manchester is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 71 miles (114 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators service the Birmingham to Manchester route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry , Avanti West Coast , Transport for Wales .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Manchester?

The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Manchester at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 10:30pm.

What is the best train operator from Birmingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Manchester?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Birmingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Transport for Wales , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Birmingham to Manchester from $13

Next train departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:30pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 30m	5:00pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	4:01pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	5:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	4:44pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:30pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 30m	5:00pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	3:07pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	4:44pm	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:30pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 29m	4:59pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	8:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	9:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:26am	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	8:59am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	7:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	8:29am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	8:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	7:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	8:44am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures for Birmingham to Manchester on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 36m	10:37am	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	3:01pm	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	4:29pm	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	9:01am	Birmingham New Street	1h 36m	10:37am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 48m	10:55am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	9:07am	Birmingham New Street	1h 48m	10:55am	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Birmingham to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage Duration

71 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $72	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $209	Average Duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $24	Average Duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Manchester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from $14. The average price for this train route is around $40. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Manchester?
The average train ride duration from Birmingham to Manchester is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 71 miles (114 km). The quickest train can get you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators service the Birmingham to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Birmingham to Manchester?
The earliest train departs from Birmingham to Manchester at 7:01am. And the latest train departs at 10:30pm.
What is the best train operator from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Manchester?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Transport for Wales, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transport for Wales, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12/12

$56

12/13

$70

Today

$56

12/15

$39

12/16

$47

12/17

$39

12/18

$35

12/19

$39

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 18, 2025 with a price of $35

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $35 to $198 for a train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $35 which is on 2025-12-18.

Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.