Train West Midlands to Manchester from £49 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between West Midlands and Manchester takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is an hourly train service from West Midlands 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.

1h 53m
Duration: 78 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Smethwick Rolfe Street to Wolverhamptontrain Birmingham New Street - Wolverhampton / ...
Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...

1h 59m

£29–63

West Midlands to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between West Midlands and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from West Midlands is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Manchester at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:17 PM → 7:59 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:47 PM → 8:29 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:47 PM → 9:29 PM
1h 41m • 1 change
8:48 PM → 10:30 PM
1h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:29 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

12:08 AM → 7:29 AM
7h 20m • 1 change
6:18 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 8:29 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 41m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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