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How to get fromBirmingham to Manchester Victoriaby train, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Birmingham to Manchester Victoria by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    1h 46m
    £28–55
  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Birmingham to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 83 mi
    2h 9m
    £5–16
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk076 / ...
    2h 35m
    £10–16
  4. Train via Manchester Victoria

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    1h 47m
    £27–55
  5. Bus via Birmingham Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    2h 38m
    £14–24
  6. Train via Stoke-on-Trent

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Kidsgrovetrain train Birmingham New Street - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Kidsgrove to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly
    3h 6m
    £27–63
  7. Drive  83.3 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Manchester Victoriacar car 83.3 mi
    1h 39m
    £21–30

Birmingham to Manchester Victoria by train and tram

Calendar211Weekly Services
Duration1h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Manchester Victoria, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £10–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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