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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport 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 International Airport will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Birmingham International Airport 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 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 25 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 Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. 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 £15, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 108 km
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:01 Manchester Airport | 2h11 | 09:12 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:01 Manchester Airport | 2h25 | 10:26 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:01, the last at 13:32. The fastest train covers the 108 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 108 km |
Average train duration 2h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 07:01 |
Last train 13:32 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Birmingham International Airport from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Birmingham International Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Birmingham International 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 Birmingham International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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