Newcastle to Manchester bus with National Express
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Newcastle to Manchester
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Manchester will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 16 buses that leave Newcastle for Manchester on Mon, Jul 14, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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 Newcastle to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Manchester 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 47m. 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 €22.
Distance: 170 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m 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
Newcastle to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX133 · NX171 | Delayed 8:00 PM 5:00 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h10 | 10:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX172 | Delayed 5:50 PM 7:30 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h50 | 1:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX177 | On time 9:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h40 | 1:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX183 · NX171 | Delayed 1:35 PM 10:35 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h05 | 3:40 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:25 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h55 | 4:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX591 · NX170 | Delayed 3:10 PM 12:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h25 | 4:55 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| NX172 | Delayed 5:50 PM 1:00 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h00 | 5:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX183 · NX171 | On time 1:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h50 | 6:25 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 3:05 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h55 | 7:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h50 | 8:20 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | Delayed 5:50 PM 4:35 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h55 | 8:30 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | On time 10:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h15 | 2:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX180 · NX171 | Delayed 4:30 AM 10:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h30 | 7:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, July 14 | |||||
| NX172 | 4:15 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h15 | 8:30 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX133 · NX171 | 4:45 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h25 | 10:10 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 3h55 | 10:20 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
| NX172 | 7:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 3h50 | 11:20 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 170 km |
Average bus duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 00:06 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
Find the best coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester with Omio's travel partners National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from €8. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best trip.
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 from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
Coach information from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester with National Express:
- Average Duration: 3 h 30 min
- Cheapest Price: €10
- National Express frequency: 3 a day
FAQs: Bus from Newcastle to Manchester
When departing from Newcastle, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station. When arriving in Manchester, you can end your trip in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, which is located around 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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