4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Birmingham will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Manchester Airport to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
C16920+
G901058:011h47Manchester Airport (MIA)9:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£181One-way1 change- C16923 · W88122+G901058:012h30Manchester Airport (MIA)10:31Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£181One-way2 changes
- C16920 · C16885 · Y81104+G901058:012h15Manchester Airport (MIA)10:16Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£281One-way3 changes
W34104+
G00956+
W851688:042h34Manchester Airport (MIA)10:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£741One-way2 changes
- C16920+G901058:011h47Manchester Airport (MIA)9:48Birmingham New Street (BHM)£181One-way1 change
- C16920 · C16885 · Y81104+G901058:012h15Manchester Airport (MIA)10:16Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£281One-way3 changes
- C16923 · W88122+G901058:012h30Manchester Airport (MIA)10:31Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW)£181One-way2 changes
- W34104+G00956+W851688:042h34Manchester Airport (MIA)10:38Birmingham New Street (BHM)£741One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 101 km
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2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Birmingham trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W33932+G66935+ G38386 | Delayed 4:54 5:25Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h21 | 7:46 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G90093+W33950 | On time 5:51 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 7:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| W85164+W33953+G66937 | On time 6:03 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 8:18 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G86149+W29851 | On time 6:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 8:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G90100+C16918 · W88104 | On time 7:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h30 | 9:31 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 changes | |
| G90100+C16917 | On time 7:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h47 | 8:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G90100+C16917 · C16883 · Y81100 | On time 7:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 9:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 3 changes | |
| W85165+W34111+G00955 | On time 7:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h34 | 9:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G86159+G01138 | On time 7:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 9:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G90105+C16923 · W88122 | On time 8:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h30 | 10:31 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 2 changes | |
| G90105+C16920 | On time 8:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h47 | 9:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G90105+C16920 · C16885 · Y81104 | On time 8:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h15 | 10:16 Birmingham Snow Hill (BSW) | 3 changes | |
| W85168+W34104+G00956 | On time 8:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h34 | 10:38 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2 changes | |
| G86165+G01144 | On time 8:32 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 10:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| G90109+C16925 | On time 9:01 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h47 | 10:48 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 21:32. The fastest train covers the 101 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 101 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 7:01 |
Last train 21:32 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: West Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport to Birmingham trainsWest Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Birmingham
Most Manchester Airport to Birmingham trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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.
Getting to Birmingham Snow Hill from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham Snow Hill train station facilities and services
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: 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.
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