There are 4 ways to get from Birmingham to Trafford by train, tram, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Parkwaytram Replacement Bus
2h 3m£30–57Bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
3h 3m£12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2h 52m£16–25Drive 81.5 mi
- Drive from Birmingham to Traffordcar 81.5 mi
1h 32m£21–29
Birmingham to Trafford by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Trafford is to bus via Birmingham - Jennens Road which costs £12 - £19 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Trafford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £20 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham station to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Coach Station and arriving at Westinghouse Road via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Parkway via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Birmingham and Trafford is 86 miles. The road distance is 82 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham to Trafford without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 3m and costs £29 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Birmingham to Trafford, including transfers.
Birmingham to Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Birmingham to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Trafford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Trafford, England?
National Express operates a bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 2h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Birmingham to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Trafford is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Birmingham to Trafford.
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