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Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Major city museum and art gallery with fine art, local history and changing exhibitions, easily reached from Erdington.
Take a train from Manchester to Erdington and enjoy the approximately 110 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 22:59.
Distance 110 km |
First train 5:31 |
Last train 22:59 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
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Best time to book 28 days |
Discover the best of Erdington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Erdington trip today.
Major city museum and art gallery with fine art, local history and changing exhibitions, easily reached from Erdington.
Science museum in central Birmingham with interactive galleries, historic machinery and family-friendly exhibits worth the short trip.
Contemporary art gallery in Birmingham city centre showing modern exhibitions in a striking Victorian building near New Street.
Large landscaped park with lakes, woodland walks and open lawns, ideal for relaxing or a longer local stroll.
Popular local park with gardens, sports facilities and a boating lake, offering an easy green escape from the High Street.
Historic shopping street and civic centre of Erdington, useful for seeing everyday local life and Victorian-era buildings.
A Balti curry served in a pressed-steel bowl. Developed in Birmingham’s Pakistani-Kashmiri community, it is a defining local style best eaten with naan.
A spiced Mughlai-style curry linked to Birmingham restaurants. Usually creamy, rich and milder than a Balti, reflecting the city’s South Asian food heritage.
Sliced pork or bacon, black pudding, eggs, tomatoes, mushrooms, beans and toast. A staple breakfast across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands.
Long-established local chip shop serving classic fish and chips and other British takeaway favourites in a casual setting.
Popular Erdington Indian restaurant known for curries, Balti dishes and a relaxed neighbourhood atmosphere.
Smart pub-restaurant near Sutton Coldfield with grills, British mains and a more polished atmosphere for a sit-down meal.
Moderate for the UK. Erdington is usually cheaper than central Birmingham for stays and dining, while local buses and trains keep transport costs manageable.
Service may be included at restaurants; if not, 10-12.5% is usual for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional, such as small change or rounding up.
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Erdington station -> Birmingham New Street
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Erdington 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 Erdington, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester to Erdington trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Erdington station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Erdington train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
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.
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 storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Erdington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Erdington.
Ticket office support is available at Erdington. 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.
Available at Erdington: Parking.
Available at Erdington: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Erdington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are no 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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