The cheapest and fastest trains from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 110 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 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.




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Journey information
Overview: Train from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:59, the last at 16:20. The fastest train covers the 110 km distance in 1h 31m.
Distance 110 km |
Average train duration 1h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 1h 31m |
First train 09:59 |
Last train 16:20 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Smethwick Galton Bridge (SGB) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:15 - 13:00 Friday 06:15 - 18:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 10:00 - 13:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are 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
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Picks up/sets down on Oldbury Road immediately in front of the station entrance at the public service bus stop for both directions.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
