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

The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Manchester?

The average train journey time from Birmingham to Manchester is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 71 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry .

Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Manchester route?

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

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Manchester?

The earliest train from Birmingham to Manchester departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 22:30.

Which 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 46 reviews.

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

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

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

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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 £10

Next train departures

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 2 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:07	Birmingham New Street	1h 37m	09:44	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 3 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 4 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	CheapestFastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 5 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	09:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 36m	10:37	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	12:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	13:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	09:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 36m	10:37	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:00	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	11:33	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	10:00	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	11:33	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 6 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 7 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

Next departures from Birmingham to Manchester on 8 April
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	Cheapest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	Fastest
Train	07:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	08:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	07:26	Birmingham New Street	1h 33m	08:59	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags
Train	08:01	Birmingham New Street	1h 28m	09:29	Manchester Piccadilly	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Birmingham to Manchester

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 1 hour 29 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1h 29mAverage duration

71 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £53	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £161	Average duration1h 29m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/546 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi3.9

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wi‑Fi2.2

Transport for Wales

3.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wi‑Fi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, RegioJet, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Birmingham to Manchester by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Birmingham to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Birmingham to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Birmingham to Manchester is 1h 29m, covering a distance of 71 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 28m and is operated by CrossCountry.
Which train operators serve the Birmingham to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Birmingham to Manchester?
The earliest train from Birmingham to Manchester departs at 07:01. And the latest train departs at 22:30.
Which 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 46 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transport for Wales has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Birmingham to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual 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

30/03

£27

31/03

£29

Today

£23

02/04

£23

03/04

£23

04/04

£23

05/04

£23

06/04

£20

The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Manchester was searched and found on 6 Apr 2026 with a price of £20

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 £20 to £151 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 £20, which is on 2026-04-06.