Birmingham to Trafford Trains

Birmingham to Trafford trains

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The average train between Birmingham and Trafford takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to 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.

2h 11m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train, tram

best

Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the tram from Piccadilly to Parkwaytram Replacement Bus

2h 8m

£29–56

Birmingham to Trafford train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and 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 Trafford at 1:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

2:30 PM → 4:38 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
3:01 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
3:30 PM → 5:38 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
4:01 PM → 6:08 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:08 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 8:38 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:01 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
7:26 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:01 AM → 11:23 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:08 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
12:01 PM → 2:08 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Trafford, England?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Trafford. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, then take the vehicle to Parkway.

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