The average train between Birmingham NEC and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC to Manchester Airport (MAN). 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 NEC and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 7:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham International and take an average of 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham NEC to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Birmingham NEC station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Birmingham NEC to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham International station.
Birmingham NEC to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Birmingham NEC to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Birmingham NEC and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 108 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.