Solihull to Manchester by train

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Overview: trains from Solihull to Manchester

Find the key information for travelling by train from Solihull to Manchester, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:48 View journey
Last train 23:50 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 122
Trains / day 46 View all
Cheapest journey AU$96.36 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 23m
Train operators 6

Discover Solihull to Manchester by train

Planning a train adventure from Solihull to Manchester? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Solihull and Manchester

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically AU$96.36, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Train times for travel between Solihull and Manchester

If you are taking the train from Solihull to Manchester, you will have 46 trains each day (with a departure every 21 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 05:48. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:41. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:49, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:50.

Travel time and distance between Solihull and Manchester

The route’s fastest journey takes 2 hours and 3 minutes, covering a total of 122 kilometres.

How early can you book train tickets between Solihull and Manchester?

Tickets along this route go on sale 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Solihull to Manchester travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Manchester.

FAQs about the train journey from Solihull to Manchester

Want to know more about your journey from Solihull to Manchester? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Solihull to Manchester is 122 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.