The average train between Manchester Airport Station and Birmingham takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester Airport Station 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 Manchester Airport Station and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport Station is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport Station station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Manchester Airport Station to Birmingham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 3 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport Station and Birmingham is 101.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.