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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£41
Fastest journey
2 h 7 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 4 trains that leave Birmingham International Airport for Manchester Airport every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 1 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 108 km
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Live departures
Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:52 Birmingham International Airport | 2h57 | 10:49 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:22 Birmingham International Airport | 2h58 | 11:20 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:38 Birmingham International Airport | 3h01 | 12:39 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:41 Birmingham International Airport | 2h07 | 12:48 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport
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Trains from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 13:46. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 2h 7m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 7m |
First train 06:41 |
Last train 13:46 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham International Airport and Manchester Airport from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham International Airport to Manchester Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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