Find trains from Manchester to Birmingham

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 1h 29m train from Manchester to Birmingham. Look into Cross Country, they have one of the quickest options available.

Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, and West Midlands Railway will take you from Manchester to Birmingham. Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Railway has been recently found as the cheapest option from £63 return.

There are 70.4 mi between Manchester and Birmingham. By train, the distance is greater, and the train route may stop elsewhere along the way. In terms of time, a normal route is around 1h 29m.

Travelling from Manchester to Birmingham by train has a carbon footprint of about 19lb. Carbon emissions for flights between these two cities are around 97lb. A bus for this journey would also have lower emissions than flying, with a carbon footprint of around 12lb.

We’ve found that taking a train from Manchester to Birmingham with Cross Country is more time-efficient when based simply on travel duration. A flight from Manchester to Birmingham or a bus from Manchester to Birmingham can take you longer than a 1h 31m train.

Planning to book a bus from Manchester to Birmingham can be a safe bet when looking for a low-cost deal to your destination. Currently, a flight and a train are priced higher than the cost of a bus. You can search prices for a flight from Manchester starting at £102 to Birmingham or a train from Manchester to Birmingham starting at £49 if that is your preferred method of transportation.