15:131h43Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)16:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)£281One-way0 changes
9:132h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:33Birmingham New Street (BHM)£551One-way0 changes
15:131h43Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)16:56Birmingham New Street (BHM)£281One-way0 changes
9:132h20Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:33Birmingham New Street (BHM)£551One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 113 km
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Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 18:13 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h24 | 20:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:47 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1h50 | 23:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 9:13 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2h20 | 11:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 113 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 113 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 6:48 |
Last train 21:47 |
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High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country, Transport for Wales, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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: Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)
Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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