The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 27 m
Trains per day
64
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 64 trains that leave Birmingham New Street (BHM) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.
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L8910713:342h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)15:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way1 change
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L8906214:342h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£151One-way1 change
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G9005323:221h54Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:16Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£161One-way1 change
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L8909520:342h07Birmingham New Street (BHM)22:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£161One-way1 change
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G3895313:072h06Birmingham New Street (BHM)15:13Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£191One-way1 change
G0093422:301h25Birmingham New Street (BHM)23:55Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£201One-way0 changes
G008499:011h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£271One-way0 changes
G008478:011h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£641One-way0 changes
G0085110:011h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£301One-way0 changes
G007776:011h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)7:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£301One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 113 km
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Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G00891 | Delayed 17:21 18:01Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 18:41 18:41Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00894 | On time 18:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 19:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00895 | Delayed 18:20 19:01Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 19:40 19:40Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34288 · C01361 · W34024 | On time 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h58 | 21:05 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W34288+ G38959 | On time 19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 21:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00837+ W33936 | On time 19:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h57 | 21:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00901 | On time 20:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34083+ G39004 | On time 20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h14 | 22:21 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00839+ W33920 | On time 20:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h02 | 22:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00912 | On time 21:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 22:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34164 · W34076 | On time 21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h00 | 23:07 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00918 | On time 22:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 23:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17020+ G90053 | On time 23:22 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h05 | 1:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
C17901+ L89066 | 5:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 7:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00777 | 6:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 7:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34213+ G38943 | 6:05 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 8:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G66607 | 6:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 7:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17921+ L89072 | 6:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h08 | 8:42 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00781 | 7:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h33 | 8:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17777+ L89079 | 7:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 9:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00847 | 8:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 9:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34144+ G38945 | 8:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 10:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G66716 | 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 9:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17903+ L89084 | 8:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 10:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00849 | 9:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 10:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01369+ G38947 | 9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 11:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G66721 | 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 10:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17887+ L89089 | 9:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 11:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00851 | 10:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 11:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33941+ G38967 | 10:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 12:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00854 | 10:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 11:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17797+ L89093 | 10:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 12:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00855 | 11:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 12:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33935+ G38950 | 11:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 13:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G66730 | 11:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 12:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17795+ L89098 | 11:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 13:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00858 | 12:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G66735 | 12:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 13:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17773+ L89104 | 12:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 14:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00861 | 13:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C01372+ G38953 | 13:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 15:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00865 | 13:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 14:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18000+ L89107 | 13:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 15:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00866 | 14:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34290+ G38983 | 14:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 16:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00872 | 14:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 15:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17758+ L89062 | 14:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 16:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00875 | 15:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17781+ W33926 | 15:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 16:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W34292+ G38955 | 15:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 17:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00876 | 15:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 16:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17997+ L89068 | 15:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 17:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00879 | 16:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 17:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34289+ G38991 | 16:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h07 | 18:14 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00883 | 16:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 17:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C18003+ L89076 | 16:34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 18:40 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00887 | 17:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 18:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C17869+ W33873 | 17:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h40 | 18:44 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W34287+ G38957 | 17:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 19:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G00888 | 17:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h29 | 18:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
G00891 | 18:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h28 | 19:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 25m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 25m |
First train 5:01 |
Last train 22:30 |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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