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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Birmingham, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
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Manchester to Birmingham Train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester to Birmingham, starting from $23.31 and averaging $12.06. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 28m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
17:25 Manchester Piccadilly | 18:56 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
17:30 Manchester Piccadilly | 19:20 Birmingham New Street |  West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
18:03 Manchester Piccadilly | 19:33 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
18:25 Manchester Piccadilly | 19:56 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
18:30 Manchester Piccadilly | 20:20 Birmingham New Street | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
19:03 Manchester Piccadilly | 20:37 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Manchester to Birmingham Train Route Details
First train
05:11
Last train
22:03
Journey time
1h 28m
Distance
71 miles
Price
$23.31*
How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Birmingham
Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Birmingham can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Birmingham for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Birmingham, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Birmingham ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester to Birmingham more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Manchester to Birmingham train ticket types
There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Typically the most cost-effective option for train travel. They are usually available for purchase 12 weeks before the travel date.
Season train tickets
These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.