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Outbound fromManchester to Erdington by train
It takes an average of 3h 22m to travel from Manchester to Erdington by train, over a distance of around 68 miles (109 km). There are normally 60 trains per day travelling from Manchester to Erdington and tickets for this journey start from £17.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:11 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:36 | |
| Departure station | Manchester | |
| Arrival station | Erdington | |
| Journey time | From 1h 43m | |
| Distance | 68 miles (109 km) | |
| Frequency | 60 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £17.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Manchester to Erdington by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Manchester to Erdington? Look no further.
You'll usually find 60 trains per day running between Manchester and Erdington, which usually take 3 hours 22 minutes to complete the 68 miles (109 km) journey. It can take as little as 1 hour 43 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Erdington by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Manchester to Erdington start from £17.90 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Erdington? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Erdington
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Manchester to Erdington is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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