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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$18 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Manchester
How to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:35 AM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station11:20 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$251One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:35 AM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station11:20 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$251One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1729:50 AM2h30Middlesbrough, Bus Station12:20 PMManchester, Coach Station$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- N22197 · L372249:01 AM3h12Middlesbrough station (MBR)12:13 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$571One-way1 transfer
- N22197 · L368369:01 AM3h57Middlesbrough station (MBR)12:58 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$561One-way1 transfer
- N22195 · L3684210:11 AM3h38Middlesbrough station (MBR)1:49 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus1:45 PM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station4:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:15 PM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$291One-way0 transfers
- NX133 · NX1717:15 AM3h55Middlesbrough, Bus Station11:10 AMManchester, Coach Station$361One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Manchester:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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