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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Birmingham International Airport
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£10
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£29
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
1 h 47 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
2 h 11 m
Trains on 12 Oct
6
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester 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 to Birmingham International Airport will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 6 trains from Manchester to Birmingham International Airport, including 6 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 39 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.
7:062h39Manchester9:45Birmingham International Airport£101One-way0 changes
8:251h47Manchester10:12Birmingham International Airport£181One-way0 changes- 9:251h47Manchester11:12Birmingham International Airport£201One-way0 changes
- 8:062h39Manchester10:45Birmingham International Airport£221One-way0 changes
- 8:452h27Manchester11:12Birmingham International Airport£431One-way0 changes
- 9:251h47Manchester11:12Birmingham International Airport£201One-way0 changes
- 8:251h47Manchester10:12Birmingham International Airport£181One-way0 changes
- 9:302h15Manchester11:45Birmingham International Airport£581One-way0 changes
- 8:452h27Manchester11:12Birmingham International Airport£431One-way0 changes
- 8:062h39Manchester10:45Birmingham International Airport£221One-way0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Birmingham International Airport
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Trains from Manchester to Birmingham International Airport run on average 12 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:25, the last at 17:06. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 6:25 |
Last train 17:06 |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Live departures
Manchester to Birmingham International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Birmingham International Airport trains for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G01008 | On time 8:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 10:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G01016+ W33368+ C32826+W33261 | Delayed 10:24 8:46Deansgate (DGT) | 3h26 | 12:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 3 changes | |
| G01012 | On time 9:27 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h45 | 11:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33326+ G38896 | Delayed 9:21 9:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h05 | 11:35 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| S07351 | On time 10:20 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h09 | 12:29 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G01016 | On time 10:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h46 | 12:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16931+G01172+G38844 | Delayed 10:19 10:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h09 | 12:39 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| P24168+W33371 | On time 10:45 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h46 | 13:31 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01020 | On time 11:24 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h48 | 13:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16937 · Y80824+G38897 | Delayed 11:19 11:29Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 13:44 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| C01364+P24172 | Delayed 11:42 11:48Deansgate (DGT) | 2h43 | 14:31 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01023 | On time 12:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 14:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16941+W29926+G38918 | On time 12:31 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h08 | 14:39 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01026 | On time 13:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 15:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16946 · Y80848+G38850 | 13:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 15:44 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W33369+P24180 | Delayed 13:41 13:48Deansgate (DGT) | 2h42 | 16:30 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01029 | On time 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 16:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16952 · Y80860+G38847 | Delayed 14:19 14:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 16:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| P24182+W33219 | On time 14:48 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h43 | 17:31 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01030 | On time 15:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 17:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16957 · Y80872+G38853 | Delayed 15:19 15:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 17:44 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| G01034 | On time 16:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 18:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16961 · Y80884+G38930 | Delayed 16:19 16:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 18:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W33251+P24186 | Delayed 16:42 16:48Deansgate (DGT) | 2h42 | 19:30 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01036 | On time 17:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 19:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G38856+C16966 · L22942 | On time 17:30 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h14 | 19:44 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W33151+P24157 | On time 17:48 Deansgate (DGT) | 2h46 | 20:34 Birmingham International (BHI) | 1 change | |
| G01040 | On time 18:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 20:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16971 · L22899+G38936 | Delayed 18:19 18:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h15 | 20:45 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| W29936 | 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1h47 | 21:12 Birmingham International (BHI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C16975 · L05087+G38859 | Delayed 19:19 19:30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h18 | 21:48 Birmingham International (BHI) | 2 changes | |
| Monday 12 October | |||||
| 7:06 Manchester | 2h39 | 9:45 Birmingham International Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Manchester to Birmingham International Airport train
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester and Birmingham International Airport
Most Manchester to Birmingham International Airport trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Birmingham International Airport 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 Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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 Deansgate from Manchester city centre
Deansgate is 1 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Deansgate train station facilities and services
Deansgate has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Deansgate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Deansgate.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Deansgate: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Deansgate: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Deansgate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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