The average train between Solihull and Manchester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is an hourly train service from Solihull to Manchester. 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 Solihull and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Solihull is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Moor Street and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Solihull station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Solihull to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Solihull to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Solihull to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Chiltern Railways.
The distance between Solihull and Manchester is 122.5 km. The road distance is 142 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 28m. Transport for Wales also services this route 5 times a week.