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Find the best prices from Manchester to Birmingham
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 BHD 8.990 and averaging BHD 4.520. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 28 minutes. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
04:53 Manchester Oxford Road | 09:30 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
05:11 Manchester Piccadilly | 06:53 Birmingham New Street |  West Midlands Trains | Find Tickets |
05:11 Manchester Piccadilly | 06:56 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
05:52 Manchester Oxford Road | 11:32 Birmingham New Street | | Find Tickets |
06:03 Manchester Piccadilly | 07:37 Birmingham New Street |  | Find Tickets |
06:24 Manchester Piccadilly | 08:04 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Manchester to Birmingham Train Route Details
First train
00:29
Last train
23:36
Journey time
1 hour 28 minutes
Distance
114 km
Price
BHD 8.990*
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
With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards 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%
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!
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.
Manchester to Birmingham train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Manchester to Birmingham with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
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.