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Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone, starting from SEK 100.67 and averaging SEK 112.28. The entire journey takes no more than 1 hour 56 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
21:07 2 hours 30 minutes, Changes required Birmingham New Street	23:37 Manchester Central Zone		Find Tickets
21:22 3 hours 30 minutes, Direct Birmingham New Street	00:52 +1 Manchester Central Zone		Find Tickets
22:01 2 hours, Direct Birmingham New Street	00:01 +1 Manchester Central Zone		Find Tickets
22:30 1 hour 56 minutes, Direct Birmingham New Street	00:26 +1 Manchester Central Zone		Find Tickets
23:22 3 hours 7 minutes, Changes required Birmingham New Street	02:29 +1 Paris	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets

Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone Train Route Details

First train

21:07

Last train

23:22

Departure station

Birmingham New Street

Arrival station

Manchester Central Zone

Journey time

1 hour 56 minutes

Distance

114 km

Price

SEK 100.67*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travelers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Trains from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone from SEK 100.67

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Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone Train prices and times

Birmingham New Street to Manchester Central Zone Train Route Details