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Trip Summary
There are 12 daily trains from Manchester to West Bromwich. Traveling by train from Manchester to West Bromwich usually takes around 2 hours and 6 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in one hour and 21 minutes.
| Distance | 67 mi (108 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 21m |
| Lowest price | £29.18 |
| Trains per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | CrossCountry |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Manchester to West Bromwich
- Avanti West Coast tickets: £46 one-way
- CrossCountry tickets: £30 one-way
- West Midlands Railway tickets: £46 one-way
Which train should you take from Manchester to West Bromwich?
There are 3 train lines with service from Manchester to West Bromwich. CrossCountry is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 10 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 1 | 1h 21m | £46.49 |
| CrossCountry | 10 | 2h 8m | £39.23 |
| West Midlands Railway | 1 | 2h 34m | £46.49 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
CrossCountry operates an extensive rail network in the U.K., centered in Birmingham. In standard class, passengers enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms. Trains also contain a small café or a trolley that passes through the carriages. An upgrade to first-class gives passengers more legroom and complimentary food. The journey from Manchester to West Bromwich usually takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes on a CrossCountry train. There are 10 trips on this route every day, and 10 daily trips on weekends.
West Midlands Railway train tickets from Manchester to West Bromwich start from £46, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 West Midlands Railway schedules to West Bromwich. West Midlands Railway in Manchester leaves from Manchester Piccadilly Station . And in West Bromwich trains arrive at Sandwell & Dudley .
From Manchester to West Bromwich train travel on West Midlands Railway takes 2 hours and 34 minutes. If you are looking to get to West Bromwich faster, West Midlands Railway offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 21 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to West Bromwich on a weekend there is typically one West Midlands Railway scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Manchester.
Frequently Asked Questions
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Manchester to West Bromwich on Sunday. Tickets for Sunday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Sunday. Sunday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Manchester at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 15:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 12 scheduled trains on most days. There is one direct train, which you can stay on for the entire journey from Manchester to West Bromwich. In contrast, taking a non-direct train would require you to transfer trains during your trip.
You can also take a train for your return trip from West Bromwich to Manchester.
City Information
Manchester
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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.
Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.
And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.
With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Manchester?
Main departure station: Manchester Piccadilly Station
There is one train station in Manchester.
All train stations in Manchester:
Manchester Piccadilly Station
Where is the train station in West Bromwich?
Main arrival station: Sandwell & Dudley
West Bromwich has one train station.
Train stations in West Bromwich:
Sandwell & Dudley
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