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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI)
Cheapest price on 24 Oct
£24
Average ticket price on 24 Oct
£53
Fastest journey on 24 Oct
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 24 Oct
1 h 47 m
Trains on 24 Oct
22
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
On Sat 24 Oct, we found 22 trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI), including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 1 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
C16948 · Y80882+
L8967713:062h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:45Birmingham International (BHI)£241One-way2 changes- C16958 · Y80904+L8968515:062h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)17:45Birmingham International (BHI)£241One-way2 changes
- C16953 · Y80894+L8968214:062h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:45Birmingham International (BHI)£241One-way2 changes
- C16928 · Y80834+L896479:062h39Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:45Birmingham International (BHI)£241One-way2 changes
G0103316:251h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)18:12Birmingham International (BHI)£271One-way0 changes
- G010109:251h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:12Birmingham International (BHI)£611One-way0 changes
- G010068:251h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:12Birmingham International (BHI)£621One-way0 changes
- G0102814:251h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)16:12Birmingham International (BHI)£301One-way0 changes
- G0102513:251h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)15:12Birmingham International (BHI)£301One-way0 changes
- G0103115:251h47Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)17:12Birmingham International (BHI)£441One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:11, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 4:11 |
Last train 19:25 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) trip
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Live departures
Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) trains for today, Friday 23 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 W33950 | Delayed 5:02 6:02Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h54 | 7:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34115 | Delayed 5:23 6:23Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h03 | 8:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01013 | On time 10:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 12:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C16932 · C17802+ G38874 | Delayed 10:19 10:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 12:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W29871+W33937 | On time 11:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 12:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01018 | On time 11:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 13:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16936 · Y80883+G38877 | Delayed 11:19 11:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 13:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W29877+W33959 | On time 12:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 13:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01160+W34088 | On time 16:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 17:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| L89627+C16962 · C17906 | On time 16:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h39 | 18:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01035 | On time 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 18:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16962 · C17906+G38886 | Delayed 16:19 16:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 18:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W29908+W33957 | On time 17:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 18:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| L89634+C16967 · Y80927 | On time 17:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h39 | 19:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01043 | On time 17:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 19:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16967 · Y80927+G38889 | Delayed 17:19 17:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 19:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G66587+W34045 | On time 18:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 19:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| L89642+C16972 · Y80931 | On time 18:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h39 | 20:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01039 | On time 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 20:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16972 · Y80931+G38892 | Delayed 18:19 18:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 20:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G00766+W70176 | On time 19:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 21:08 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| L89649+C16976 · P69538 | On time 19:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h39 | 21:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01042 | On time 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 21:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16976 · P69538+W44839 | Delayed 19:19 19:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 21:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G66582+W70178 | 20:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h02 | 22:05 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| W29939 | On time 20:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 22:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16980+W44879 · G38580 | Delayed 20:19 20:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 22:54 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| Saturday 24 October | |||||
| G01139+W33391 | On time 8:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 9:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| L89640+C16924 · Y80822 | 8:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h39 | 10:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01006 | 8:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 10:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16924 · Y80822+G38871 | 8:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 10:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W33763 · W33686 | 8:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h32 | 11:26 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01143+W33575 | 9:03 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h53 | 10:56 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| L89647+C16928 · Y80834 | 9:06 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h39 | 11:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01010 | 9:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 11:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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FAQs: Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) 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 (BHI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham International (BHI)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Birmingham International (BHI) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Birmingham International (BHI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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.
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