The average train between Shakespeare's Birthplace and Manchester takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Shakespeare's Birthplace to Manchester. 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 Shakespeare's Birthplace and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shakespeare's Birthplace is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford-upon-Avon and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Shakespeare's Birthplace to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Shakespeare's Birthplace station and arriving at Manchester station via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Shakespeare's Birthplace to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Stratford-upon-Avon station.
Shakespeare's Birthplace to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Shakespeare's Birthplace to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains and Cross Country.
The distance between Shakespeare's Birthplace and Manchester is 147.5 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a vehicle from Shakespeare's Birthplace to Manchester Piccadilly via Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham Moor Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 6m.