The average train between Birmingham and Manchester Victoria takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Birmingham to Manchester Victoria. 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 hourly between Birmingham and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Birmingham to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Birmingham and Manchester Victoria is 114.2 km. The road distance is 132 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.