The average train between Birmingham and Trafford takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service 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.
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 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Trafford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Birmingham to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Birmingham and Trafford is 113.6 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.