The average train between Birmingham and Manchester Arena takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Birmingham to Manchester Arena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Birmingham and Manchester Arena. The earliest departure is at 4:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manchester Arena at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Manchester Arena station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Birmingham to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Manchester Arena train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Birmingham to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Birmingham and Manchester Arena is 114.3 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.