Train Manchester to Balsall Common from £53 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester and Balsall Common takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Balsall Common. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 6m
Duration: 95 mi
Distance: £53
Average price: Hourly
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2h 9m

£33–73

Manchester to Balsall Common train times

Trains run hourly between Manchester and Balsall Common. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Balsall Common at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

9:25 PM → 11:47 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
10:03 PM → 12:17 AM
Arrives next day
2h 14m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
6:24 AM → 8:54 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:24 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:24 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:25 AM → 9:24 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
8:25 AM → 10:24 AM
1h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Balsall Common? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Balsall Common.

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Distance: 94.6 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Balsall Common, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £40–65 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.

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