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Birmingham to Eccles Train prices and times
Planning a journey from Birmingham to Eccles? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as AU$28.18, with average prices for this route around AU$38.82. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.
| Departure | Arrival | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
15:01 Birmingham New Street | 17:05 Eccles (Manchester) |   | Find Tickets |
15:07 Birmingham New Street | 17:05 Eccles (Manchester) |  | Find Tickets |
16:01 Birmingham New Street | 18:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
16:07 Birmingham New Street | 18:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
17:01 Birmingham New Street | 19:05 Eccles (Manchester) | | Find Tickets |
17:07 Birmingham New Street | 19:05 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Birmingham to Eccles Train Route Details
First train
06:01
Last train
22:30
Journey time
1h 58m
Distance
116 km
Price
AU$28.18*
How to book cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Eccles
Traveling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Birmingham to Eccles can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Birmingham to Eccles for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're traveling from Birmingham to Eccles, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn't require leaving your seat.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Birmingham to Eccles ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3
If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Birmingham to Eccles more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Birmingham to Eccles train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-peak & Super Off-peak train tickets
These two types of tickets are specifically for use during off-peak and super off-peak hours, with cheaper prices.
Return train tickets
These are valid for both the outbound and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
This is a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.