Trains Manchester <> Birmingham  

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The first train leaves at 05h57 from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly, the last train leaves at 23h32. The journey time is 1 hour and 16 minutes between the two cities. Each day around 72 trains run between Birmingham and Manchester. Here, at HappyRail, you can buy all cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Manchester!

2nd class

• Comfortable seats
• Seat reservations are optional
• At-seat catering is available on most trains 
• Free wifi 

1st class 

• Comfortable seats with more leg room
• Solo seats 
• Reservations are included if you buy your tickets online 
• Quiet atmosphere
• Power sockets at all seats 
• Free wifi 
• Drinks are included
• A small meal is included

More info

• CrossCountry

London Midland is one of the major railways for trains from and to London. 

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Railway Station Birmingham

"Birmingham New Street" is the name of the main train station of Birmingham for all trains to London and Manchester. Another major station in Birmingham is Birmingham Moor Street, just 5 minutes by foot from Birmingham New Street.  

Collection of pre-purchased tickets

• From ticket office: yes
• Ticket machine: yes

Operator(s)

• Virgin Trains
• CrossCountry
• West Midlands Trains
• Transport for Wales

Station map

• Station map

Ticket office 

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 05:15 - 23:00
  Sunday 07:00 - 23:00

Facilities 

• Bicycle parking: yes
• Bicycle hire: no
• First class lounge: On the paid concourse between Platforms 3 & 4
• Wifi: yes
• Left luggage:  Baggage Storage (Lockers). Located on the Station Forecourt. Mon - Sat 07:00 - 23:00. Sun 08:00 - 22:00
• Parking: yes, paid

To the city centre

• Walking: 10 minutes
• Bike: 5 minutes
• Tram: -
• Bus: -
• Taxi: yes

To the airport 

Regular train service to Birmingham International. It's a 10 - 15 minute journey.

Finding your platform

Check the large departure boards to find the right train - if it's not clear do not hesitate to ask one of the many helpful staff.  

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Railway Station Manchester

"Manchester Piccadilly" is the name of the main train station of Manchester. Another major station in Manchester is "Manchester Victoria" in the northern part which is used mainly by regional trains. 

Collection of pre-purchased tickets

• From ticket office: yes
• Ticket machine: yes

Operator(s)

• TransPennine Express
• Northern
• Virgin Trains
• CrossCountry
• East Midlands

Station map

• Station map

Ticket office

• Monday - Friday 04:30 - 22:30
• Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
• Sunday 07:00 - 22:30

Info

• Bicycle parking: yes
• Bicycle hire: www.bromptonbikehire.com/docks/2322-manchester-piccadilly
• First class lounge: yes, above the information point (opposite the ticket office) on the main concourse
• Wifi: yes
• Left luggage:  Baggage Storage (Lockers). Situated on Platform 10. Mon - Sat 07:00 - 23:00. Sun 08:00 - 23:00.
• Parking: yes, paid, Boad Street, Manchester, M60 7RT, www.trainstationparking.co.uk/ 

To the city centre

• Walking: 10 minutes
• Bike: 5 minutes
• Tram: -
• Bus: 5 minutes, free
• Taxi: yes

Finding your platform

Check the large departure boards to find the right train - if it's not clear do not hesitate to ask one of the many helpful staff.  

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