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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£25
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £16.
Of the 2 trains that leave Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 2 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 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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 Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 113 km
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Live departures
Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:01 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1h28 | 06:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:05 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2h08 | 07:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:30 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1h29 | 09:59 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:30 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 1h43 | 23:13 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Trains from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:01, the last at 18:16. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 05:01 |
Last train 18:16 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £8. 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 Snow Hill (BSW) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) 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 Snow Hill (BSW) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
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Accessibility
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Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- 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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