The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Manchester
Cheapest price
€46
Average price
€56
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 22 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
171 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
Of the 6 trains that leave Newcastle for Manchester on Thu, Apr 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 16 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 2 h 32 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.
L3722810:02 AM2h16Newcastle station (NCL)12:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€461One-way0 transfers
L37228 · L3683710:02 AM2h43Newcastle station (NCL)12:45 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)€501One-way1 transfer
L372228:02 AM2h16Newcastle station (NCL)10:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€501One-way0 transfers
L372259:02 AM2h16Newcastle station (NCL)11:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€501One-way0 transfers
C75118+
L367599:39 AM2h30Newcastle station (NCL)12:09 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€531One-way1 transfer
L3722810:02 AM2h16Newcastle station (NCL)12:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€461One-way0 transfers
L372228:02 AM2h16Newcastle station (NCL)10:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€501One-way0 transfers
L372259:02 AM2h16Newcastle station (NCL)11:18 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€501One-way0 transfers
C75118+
L367599:39 AM2h30Newcastle station (NCL)12:09 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)€531One-way1 transfer
C75084+
L367568:40 AM2h32Newcastle station (NCL)11:12 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)€851One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 3h 1m. 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 flight costs an average of €430.
Distance: 171 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€52 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €430 Average price |
3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Newcastle to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L37222 | On time 7:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 9:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75084+ L36756 | On time 7:40 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h32 | 10:12 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
L37225 · L36832 | On time 8:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h43 | 10:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
L37225 | On time 8:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 10:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C75118+ L36759 | On time 8:39 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h30 | 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
L37228 | On time 9:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 2h16 | 11:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Manchester
Trains from Newcastle to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €22 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 171 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 3h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express from Newcastle to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Newcastle and Manchester from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Newcastle to Manchester
It's easy to travel by train between Newcastle and Manchester, with scheduled services running at least once an hour throughout the day. The journey from Newcastle to Manchester takes from two hours and twenty minutes to around three hours maximum, depending on the service you choose and whether you opt for a direct service or make a change. Passengers can choose whether to arrive at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria.
Which train companies travel from Newcastle to Manchester?
The Newcastle to Manchester train route is operated solely by First Transpennine Express. All trains travel from Newcastle station with a choice of either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria station as arrival destinations. Both stations are in Manchester city centre and perfectly located for onward travel by foot or other public transport options.
How long is the train from Newcastle to Manchester?
The journey from Newcastle to Manchester averages at 2 hour 15 minutes. The quickest services are direct, though connecting trains via York can have passengers in Manchester in as little as 2 hours 26 minutes.
How many trains are there from Newcastle to Manchester?
There are over sixty trains a day running between Newcastle to Manchester. This includes the weekends where service regularity continues. Travellers can expect at least one direct train per hour throughout the day into the evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Newcastle to Manchester?
Departure train station: All outward journeys depart from Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, which is on Neville Street. Inside, you will find plenty of facilities, such as shops, food, parking, trolleys, toilets and seating. Tyne & Wear Metro runs from the train station connecting travellers to the city, and there are bus stations directly outside for convenient onward travel.
Arrival train stations: Passengers can choose whether to arrive at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria, depending on their needs. Both are located in the city centre. The Manchester Metro runs directly from Manchester Piccadilly and it's just a five-minute walk to the main bus stops at Piccadilly Gardens. From Manchester Victoria, there is also a Metro station and bus stations directly outside. At both train stations, you'll also find accessible toilets, seating, food and drink and ticketing services.
FAQs: Trains from Newcastle to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Newcastle to Manchester
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. No access for wheelchair users as the only access to the platforms is via a stepped footbridge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Metro Station Car Park.
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
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