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It takes an average of 1h 38m to travel from Manchester to Birmingham by train, over a distance of around 70 miles (113 km). There are normally 39 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Birmingham and tickets for this journey start from £7.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:04 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Birmingham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 28m | |
| Distance | 70 miles (113 km) | |
| Frequency | 39 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £7.80 | |
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Trains to Birmingham from Manchester
Want to travel from Manchester to Birmingham by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 1 hour 38 minutes to travel from Manchester to Birmingham by train. You'll find on average 39 trains per day running on this route.
Trains are direct, so once you’re on board you can sit back and relax.
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry trains operate on this route.
The journey from Manchester to Birmingham starts at £7.80. Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.
What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Manchester to Birmingham?
Want to know more about your journey from Manchester to Birmingham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Get cheap train tickets with split ticketing
What is split ticketing?
Split ticketing is a clever way to save money on train travel. Instead of buying one ticket for your whole journey, you buy separate tickets for different sections of the trip — and it often works out cheaper.
You’ll still travel on the same train, with no need to change along the way (in most cases). It’s a simple way to cut the cost of your journey!
How do split tickets work?
Split ticketing is when you buy separate tickets for different sections of your journey, rather than one ticket from start to finish.
Your journey is divided into smaller segments on paper, but you don’t need to leave the train. The only requirement is that the train stops at each of the stations shown on your tickets.
If asked, just make sure to show the correct ticket for the part of the journey you're travelling on.