Trains from Birmingham to Manchester

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BHX — MAN

5 May — 12 May1

1 adult

Mon 5/5

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Birmingham to Manchester train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Birmingham to Manchester

RETURN FROM	£89
ONE-WAY FROM	£64
AVG TRAVEL TIME	1h 26m
TRAIN COMPANIES	AccesRail, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway

The best return train deal from Birmingham to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £89

The best one-way train deal from Birmingham to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £64

Average time it takes to travel by train from Birmingham to Manchester

There are 3 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway

Birmingham Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Birmingham

Birmingham The HawthornsBirmingham, 52.5012, -1.911602

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Birmingham Stourbridge TownBirmingham, 52.45559, -2.14182

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Birmingham Stratford-upon-Avon BearleyBirmingham, 52.244984, -1.749695

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Birmingham AlvechurchBirmingham, 52.346135, -1.967597

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Birmingham Acocks GreenBirmingham, 52.449351, -1.818951

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Birmingham Adderley ParkBirmingham, 52.48312, -1.855908

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Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester

Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083

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Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474

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Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509

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Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135

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Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418

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Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

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Choose the best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester

Buses

1h 35m

£6 one-way£10 return

Direct · from £10

Distance to city centre

GB3141259 • 0.3 mi

12lb CO2

87% less than flights

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Birmingham to Manchester Buses

Trains

1h 35m

£48 one-way£67 return

Direct · from £671 stop · from £48

Distance to city centre

MAN • 8.9 mi

20lb CO2

80% less than flights

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Birmingham to Manchester Trains

Flights

3h 35m

£61 one-way£95 return

1 stop · from £92

Distance to city centre

MAN • 8.9 mi

97lb CO2

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Birmingham to Manchester Flights

FAQs for booking trains from Birmingham to Manchester

How much does a train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester cost?

Search for train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester for this week, starting at £64 one-way. At £1,013 on average, one-way train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester are best booked early to save more on your trip.

How long is the train ride from Birmingham to Manchester?

The quickest train available from Birmingham will take 1h 26m to arrive in Manchester. Check AccesRail if you need to get to your destination as quickly as possible.

Which train companies operate between Birmingham to Manchester?

Ride to your destination comfortably on AccesRail, Cross Country, and West Midlands Railway. Consider AccesRail as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £89.

How far is Birmingham to Manchester by train?

The distance between Birmingham and Manchester is about 70.4 mi in a straight line. The train route will be significantly longer to account for any stops and obstacles. In terms of time, a normal route is around 1h 26m.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Birmingham to Manchester?

Carbon emissions when taking the train out of Birmingham to Manchester are around 19lb. The train has a smaller footprint by about 80% compared to flying this route (97lb). This journey by bus would lower emissions to around 12lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

At 1h 40m, choosing to opt for a bus from Birmingham to Manchester for this trip as opposed to a flight from Birmingham to Manchester or a train from Birmingham to Manchester can save you time on travel.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Manchester?

A bus from Birmingham to Manchester is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £95, or consider a train from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £67. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.