The average train between Manchester and Bilston takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester to Bilston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and Bilston. 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 Bilston at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Wolverhampton and take an average of 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Bilston. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Bilston station via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Manchester to Bilston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Bilston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
The distance between Manchester and Bilston is 102.4 km. The road distance is 115 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Avanti West Coast also services this route twice daily.