The average train between Birmingham and Old Trafford takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford. 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 Old Trafford at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Birmingham to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Old Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wharfside station.
The distance between Birmingham and Old Trafford is 112.2 km. The road distance is 136 km.
There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Old Trafford. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, take the vehicle to Wharfside, then walk to Old Trafford.