The average train between Manchester and Shakespeare's Birthplace takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace. 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 and Shakespeare's Birthplace. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Shakespeare's Birthplace at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Shakespeare's Birthplace station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Shakespeare's Birthplace train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stratford-upon-Avon station.
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The distance between Manchester and Shakespeare's Birthplace is 147.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shakespeare's Birthplace via Birmingham New Street, Birmingham Moor Street, and Stratford-upon-Avon in around 3h 10m.