The average train between Stretford and Birmingham takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Stretford 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 Stretford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Stretford is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stretford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Stretford station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Stretford to Birmingham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Stretford to Birmingham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Stretford to Birmingham train tickets online with Metrolink and Cross Country.
The distance between Stretford and Birmingham is 111.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.