The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 52 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
To travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 102 km
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C23259+ Y04867 | On time 06:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 08:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
W09863+ Y00837 | On time 07:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 08:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
C23263+ Y05797 | On time 07:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h10 | 09:36 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
L33121+ Y00808 | On time 07:57 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h55 | 09:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
![]() | 04:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h31 | 07:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 06:52 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h50 | 07:20 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 21:01. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 1h 24m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 21:01 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Manchester Airport (MIA) from £5. 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 New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Manchester Airport (MIA)
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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