The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC. 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 10:11 PM. 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.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birmingham International station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Birmingham NEC is 108 km. The road distance is 161 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 47m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.