The average train between Poynton and Birmingham takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Poynton 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 Poynton and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poynton is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Poynton to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Poynton station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Poynton to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Macclesfield station.
Poynton to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Poynton to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Poynton and Birmingham is 97.6 km. The road distance is 113 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Macclesfield to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £35–50 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Avanti West Coast also services this route 5 times a week.