Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly Timetable

Monday to Friday

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • AW

  • XC

Saturday

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

Sunday

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

  • XC

Train Operators
AW
XC
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Birmingham International at 07:41 arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 09:29. The last train departs Birmingham International at 21:41 arriving at Manchester Piccadilly at 23:30.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) the average journey time is 3 hours and 14 minutes. On trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) the average journey time is 1 hour and 48 minutes. The overall average journey time between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Catering

Most trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) provide an at-seat trolley service. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.

Calling Points

Trains operated by Transport for Wales (AW) call at Birmingham New Street, Sandwell & Dudley, Wolverhampton, Telford Central, Wellington (Shropshire), Shrewsbury, Gobowen, Chirk, Ruabon, Wrexham General, Chester, Helsby, Frodsham, Runcorn East, Warrington Bank Quay, Earlestown and Newton-le-Willows. Trains operated by CrossCountry (XC) call at Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke-on-Trent, Macclesfield and Stockport.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group