Manchester Airport to Birmingham by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham
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Travelling from Manchester Airport to Birmingham by train
Want to know how to get from Manchester Airport to Birmingham by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Birmingham take around 1 hour and 46 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 102 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester Airport is scheduled to depart at around 04:22. The last departure is usually at around 23:01 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester Airport at around 04:12, with the last train leaving at around 23:04. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 106 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 6 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from AU$23.36.
We think any time is a great time to visit Birmingham, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Birmingham.
Is there a direct train from Manchester Airport to Birmingham?
The journey between Manchester Airport and Birmingham usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester Airport to Birmingham every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester Airport to Birmingham?
The Manchester Airport to Birmingham train travel takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester Airport to Birmingham train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Birmingham leaving Manchester Airport at around 04:22 and the last train leaving at around 23:01 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester Airport at around 04:12, with the final departure at 23:04.
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