How to travel from Manchester to Newcastle

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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 106 miles (171 km)

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$20

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$58

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4h 20m

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3h 50m

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3h 15m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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National Express

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from Manchester to Newcastle

How to get from Manchester to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM3h35
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    1:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $291One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX172
    3:00 PM3h50
    Manchester, Coach Station
    6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $251One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressL36559+London North Eastern RailwayC41055
    9:13 AM2h47
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    12:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressL37182
    9:02 AM3h22
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    12:24 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37180
    8:01 AM3h23
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    11:24 AMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37185
    10:01 AM3h23
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    1:24 PMNewcastle station (NCL)
    $711One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:40 AM3h50
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    12:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:00 PM3h55
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $261One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX172
    11:45 AM3h50
    Manchester, Coach Station
    3:35 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1371 · BA1340
    6:10 PM3h45
    Manchester Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1369 · BA1340
    4:45 PM5h10
    Manchester Airport
    9:55 PMNewcastle Airport
    $4511One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1379 · BA1338
    6:45 AM12h50
    Manchester Airport
    7:35 PMNewcastle Airport
    $5161One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne, 55,10% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newcastle:

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newcastle costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Manchester to Newcastle is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Newcastle is:
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Newcastle:
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paris, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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