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BHX — MAN
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult
Tue 8/7

Best deals for train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester

Find the right train ticket for you
AccesRail
With transfers
2h 20m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
1h 55m
AccesRail
Multiple carriers
With transfers
2h 06m
Multiple carriers
Multiple carriers
With transfers
2h 32m
Multiple carriers
AccesRail
With transfers
4h 40m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
8h 54m
AccesRail

Birmingham to Manchester train information

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

RETURN FROM

£1,463

ONE-WAY FROM

£56

AVG TRAVEL TIME

1h 26m

TRAIN COMPANIES

AccesRail, West Midlands Railway, Northern Rail
The best return train deal from Birmingham to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £1,463
The best one-way train deal from Birmingham to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £56
Average time it takes to travel by train from Birmingham to Manchester
There are 3 train companies servicing this route: AccesRail, West Midlands Railway, Northern Rail

Birmingham Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Birmingham
Birmingham The HawthornsBirmingham, 52.5012, -1.911602
Birmingham Stourbridge TownBirmingham, 52.45559, -2.14182
Birmingham Stratford-upon-Avon BearleyBirmingham, 52.244984, -1.749695
Birmingham AlvechurchBirmingham, 52.346135, -1.967597
Birmingham Acocks GreenBirmingham, 52.449351, -1.818951
Birmingham Adderley ParkBirmingham, 52.48312, -1.855908

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Book return train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
AccesRail
16 Jul
06:15Birmingham Colmore Row
1h 35m
07:50Manchester
17 Jul
15:00Manchester
2h 05m
17:05Birmingham Colmore Row
AccesRail
15 Jul
03:25Birmingham Colmore Row
2h 15m
05:40Manchester
16 Jul
00:05Manchester
2h 25m
02:30Birmingham Colmore Row
AccesRail
7 Jul
03:25Birmingham Colmore Row
2h 15m
05:40Manchester
31 Jul
20:45Manchester
1h 40m
22:25Birmingham Colmore Row
AccesRail
11 Jul
09:00Birmingham Colmore Row
1h 40m
10:40Manchester
11 Jul
16:20Manchester
2h 10m
18:30Birmingham Colmore Row
AccesRail
8 Jul
14:00Birmingham Colmore Row
1h 50m
15:50Manchester
31 Jul
09:05Manchester
1h 55m
11:00Birmingham Colmore Row
AccesRail
10 Jul
03:25Birmingham Colmore Row
2h 20m
05:45Manchester
11 Jul
18:10Manchester
1h 50m
20:00Birmingham Colmore Row

Book one-way train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
AccesRail
24 Sept
03:25Birmingham Colmore Row
2h 20m
05:45Manchester
AccesRail
25 Sept
18:00Birmingham Colmore Row
1h 55m
19:55Manchester
Multiple carriers
25 Sept
05:34Birmingham New Street
2h 06m
1 stop
07:40Manchester Piccadilly
Multiple carriers
25 Sept
05:57Birmingham Coach Station
2h 32m
2 stops
08:29Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
25 Sept
09:46Birmingham
4h 40m
3 stops
14:26Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
24 Sept
00:50Birmingham Colmore Row
8h 54m
2 stops
09:44Manchester Piccadilly

Choose the best way to get from Birmingham to Manchester

Buses

1h 50m
£7 one-way£10 return
Direct · from £10

Distance to city centre

GB31412590.3 mi
12lb CO2

87% less than flights

Find Buses

Birmingham to Manchester Buses

Trains

1h 35m
£41 one-way£1,070 return
Direct · from £1,0701 stop · from £62

Distance to city centre

MAN8.9 mi
20lb CO2

80% less than flights

Find Trains

Birmingham to Manchester Trains

Flights

6h 55m
£63 one-way£100 return
1 stop · from £115

Distance to city centre

MAN8.9 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Birmingham to Manchester

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, West Midlands Railway, and Northern Rail. Consider AccesRail as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £1,463.

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 train from Birmingham to Manchester for this trip as opposed to a flight from Birmingham to Manchester or a bus 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 £100, or consider a train from Birmingham to Manchester starting at £1,070. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.


AccesRail trains from Birmingham to Manchester

Our best AccesRail deals on Birmingham to Manchester train tickets
AccesRail
16 Jul
ZBC06:15Birmingham Colmore Row
1h 35m
MAN07:50Manchester
17 Jul
MAN15:00Manchester
2h 05m
ZBC17:05Birmingham Colmore Row
AccesRail
16 Jul
BHX07:46Birmingham
4h 40m
3 stops
QQM12:26Manchester Piccadilly
17 Jul
QQM16:21Manchester Piccadilly
4h 59m
3 stops
BHX21:20Birmingham
AccesRail
7 Jul
BHX07:46Birmingham
5h 58m
1 stop
MAN13:44Manchester
8 Jul
MAN16:04Manchester
5h 16m
1 stop
BHX21:20Birmingham

Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from Edinburgh
Fastest travel time3h 11m
Cheapest price£154
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£476
Trains to Manchester from Leeds
Fastest travel time0h 57m
Cheapest price£17
Trains to Manchester from Carlisle
Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£25
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 11m
Cheapest price£104
Trains to Manchester from Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price£116
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£199

Other train routes from Birmingham

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Birmingham to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Birmingham to London
Fastest travel time1h 19m
Cheapest price£36
Trains from Birmingham to Carlisle
Fastest travel time2h 53m
Cheapest price£170
Trains from Birmingham to Southampton
Fastest travel time2h 37m
Cheapest price£92
Trains from Birmingham to Leeds
Fastest travel time1h 57m
Cheapest price£48
Trains from Birmingham to Plymouth
Fastest travel time3h 34m
Cheapest price£184
Trains from Birmingham to Coventry
Fastest travel time0h 21m
Cheapest price£150
Trains from Birmingham to Exeter
Fastest travel time2h 27m
Cheapest price£182
Trains from Birmingham to Liverpool
Fastest travel time1h 38m
Cheapest price£79
Trains from Birmingham to Oxford
Fastest travel time1h 09m
Cheapest price£82
Trains from Birmingham to Bristol
Fastest travel time1h 22m
Cheapest price£86

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