The average train between Cradley Heath and Manchester takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is an hourly train service from Cradley Heath to Manchester. 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 Cradley Heath and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cradley Heath is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Smethwick Galton Bridge 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 Cradley Heath to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Cradley Heath to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Wolverhampton station.
Cradley Heath to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cradley Heath to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Cradley Heath and Manchester is 112.6 km. The road distance is 133 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.