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Find the best prices from Birmingham to Manchester
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Birmingham to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Birmingham to Manchester train prices and times
Planning a journey from Birmingham to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AED 75.19, with average prices for this route around AED 43.90. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
06:01 Birmingham New Street | 07:29 Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
06:30 Birmingham New Street | 07:59 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
07:01 Birmingham New Street | 08:29 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
07:04 Birmingham New Street | 08:45 Manchester Piccadilly | West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
07:26 Birmingham New Street | 08:59 Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
08:01 Birmingham New Street | 09:29 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Birmingham to Manchester train route details
First train
01:35
Last train
23:22
Journey time
1h 28m
Distance
114 km
Price
AED 75.19*
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to Manchester 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 Birmingham to Manchester, 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%
Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling 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 travelling from Birmingham to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Birmingham to Manchester 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 times, with cheaper prices, making them suitable for those who enjoy leisure travel.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 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.