The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
101 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Manchester Airport will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Manchester Airport without transferring at least once.
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Y2505512:04 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$241One-way1 transfer
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Y2510610:04 AM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$261One-way1 transfer
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Y251078:57 AM1h55Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$261One-way1 transfer
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Y2511511:04 AM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$291One-way1 transfer
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Y250951:04 PM1h48Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$321One-way1 transfer
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Y251079:07 AM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$391One-way1 transfer
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Y2511511:07 AM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$741One-way2 transfers
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Y2505512:07 PM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)1:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$741One-way2 transfers
C01379 · W02532+
Y250951:07 PM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)2:52 PMManchester Airport (MIA)$741One-way2 transfers
W01952 · L02244+
Y2510610:07 AM1h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:52 AMManchester Airport (MIA)$741One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
2h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Birmingham to Manchester Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Manchester Airport trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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C72293+ L10911 | On time 7:01 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h59 | 9:00 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W02933+ L64787+ L36723 | On time 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h37 | 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
W02933 · W02543+ Y25098 | On time 7:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 8:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C74899+ L10921 | On time 7:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 9:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W05237+ Y25107 | 7:57 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h55 | 9:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
L02369+ Y25107 | On time 8:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 9:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C74901+ L10136 | On time 8:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 10:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W05242+ Y25106 | 9:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 10:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W01952 · L02244+ Y25106 | On time 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 10:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
W01952+ L64807+ C73806 | On time 9:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h37 | 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C74903+ Y25252 | On time 9:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 11:36 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W05247+ Y25115 | On time 10:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 11:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
L02372 · W02536+ Y25115 | On time 10:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 11:52 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C74905+ Y25309 | On time 10:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 12:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W05252+ Y25055 | 11:04 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 12:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W02929 · W02534+ Y25055 | 11:07 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 12:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C74907+ Y25258 | 11:30 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 1:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W05257+ Y25095 | 12:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 1:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
C01379 · W02532+ Y25095 | 12:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 1:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C75304+ L11068 | 12:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 2:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
W05262+ Y25100 | 1:04 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h48 | 2:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
L02376 · W02529+ Y25100 | 1:07 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1h45 | 2:52 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2 transfers | |
C72325+ L07292 | 1:30 PM Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h06 | 3:36 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1 transfer | |
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Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Manchester Airport.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail or Cross Country to find the best option for your trip from Birmingham to Manchester Airport.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Birmingham to Manchester Airport.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Manchester Airport
Trains from Birmingham to Manchester Airport run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 23:22. The fastest train covers the 62 miles (101 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 62 miles (101 km) |
Average train duration 1h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 45m |
First train 6:30 AM |
Last train 11:22 PM |
Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Cross Country from Birmingham to Manchester Airport trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Manchester Airport from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Manchester Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Manchester Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Birmingham to Manchester Airport
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- In the middle of the station.
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
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