Manchester to Newcastle bus with Megabus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Newcastle
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€33
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Newcastle will cost around €33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 16 buses that leave Manchester for Newcastle on Sun, Jul 13, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 13 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, Jul 13 the slowest buses will take 3 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €28.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €56 Average price |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Live departures
Manchester to Newcastle bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX172 | Delayed 11:25 AM 6:55 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 · NX183 | On time 8:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h35 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 12:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | Delayed 11:25 AM 10:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h50 | 2:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 · NX426 | On time 11:40 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h30 | 4:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 1:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 4:55 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | On time 2:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h50 | 5:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 · NX426 | On time 2:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 7:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 2:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h50 | 6:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX177 | On time 4:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX170 · NX133 | On time 5:10 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX172 | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, July 13 | |||||
| FlixBus | 6:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 10:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | 6:55 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Newcastle
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 3h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:07 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne
Find the best coaches to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from €2. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
National Express from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne coach information:
- Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
- Cheapest Price: €14
- National Express frequency: 3 a day
Buses from Manchester to Newcastle
For those wishing to travel from Manchester to Newcastle Upon Tyne, coach travel is a great option. With between 9 and 11 departures per day, at least 4 of which are direct, passengers can reach the North East city in as little as 3 hours 35 minutes. Indirect services are available requiring a change at Leeds.
Which bus companies travel from Manchester to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Buses between Manchester and Newcastle Upon Tyne are offered solely by National Express, the UK's leading provider of coach travel. Across their fleet, National Express offers comfortable seating, with good legroom, wifi and charging sockets.
How long is the bus from Manchester to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
The shortest service between Manchester and Newcastle takes just 3 hours 35 minutes to complete the 130-mile trip. Direct journey times vary, taking into consideration traffic during peak travel. The longest direct route takes closer to 5 hours. The fastest indirect service takes just 3 hours 45, making it another good option for travelers. Passengers should be sure to check their journey time to make sure they are on the best route.
How many buses are there from Manchester to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
On any day of the week, passengers can expect to choose from between 9-11 departures. Departure times are spread throughout the day, the first leaving Manchester at approximately 7:30 a.m. There is one option for overnight travel, leaving Manchester not long before midnight, arriving in Newcastle at around 5:30 a.m.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Manchester to Newcastle Upon Tyne?
Departure station: Coaches depart from Manchester Coach Station, located directly in the city center. The station itself is served by several bus routes including X41 and X43, while other areas of the city can be accessed via bus stations on Piccadilly Gardens, a 3-minute walk away. Manchester's main rail station Manchester Piccadilly is a 5-minute walk away, making the station accessible from many different areas of the country.
Arrival station: Coaches arrive at Newcastle Coach Station, found in the center of town on St. James' Boulevard. It's a short 5-minute walk from the city's railway station and Central Station, where passengers can join the Tyne and Wear Metro for easy onward travel. Parking is available for 30 minutes, and the station has a taxi rank directly outside.
FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Newcastle
When departing from Manchester, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Newcastle, you can end your trip in coach stations like Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Newcastle
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
WifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
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