The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester
Cheapest price
€48
Average price
€54
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 station (NCL) to Manchester will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €48.
It's difficult to get from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester without transferring at least once.
L37225 · TP125600 · L36958
L37222 · TP131100 · L36832
Y11963+
TP130700 · L36651
Y11961+
TP131000 · L36645
Y11822+
L36567
Y11822+
L36567
Y11819+
C43554
Y11963+
TP130700 · L36651
Y11961+
TP131000 · L36645
L37222 · TP131100 · L36832Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 170 km
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€48 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, December 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:02 PM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h09 | 5:11 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, December 31 | |||||
L37222 · TP131100 · L36832 | On time 8:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h34 | 11:36 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
Y11961+ TP131000 · L36645 | On time 8:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h25 | 11:52 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
Y11819+ C43554 | On time 8:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h07 | 12:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
L37225 · TP125600 · L36958 | On time 9:02 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h35 | 12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
Y11963+ TP130700 · L36651 | On time 9:27 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h25 | 12:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
Y11822+ L36567 | On time 9:58 AM Newcastle station (NCL) | 3h07 | 1:05 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester
Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 21:45. The fastest train covers the 170 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 170 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 21:45 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Newcastle station (NCL) and Manchester from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Newcastle station (NCL) to Manchester
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle station (NCL) 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 station (NCL) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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