The average train between Eccles and Birmingham takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Eccles to Birmingham. 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 Eccles and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Eccles station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Eccles to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Eccles to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Eccles to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Eccles and Birmingham is 115.1 km. The road distance is 138 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.