Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Buses per day
14
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 $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 14 buses that leave Manchester for Newcastle on Sun, May 18, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 18 the direct buses cover the 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 18 the slowest buses will take 3 h 50 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.
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 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg.
Most popular Bus | Train |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price |
4h 36m Average duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 23m Average duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 10:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 5:05 PM 6:55 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h00 | 10:55 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 7:35 AM 7:25 AMManchester, Coach Station | 5h50 | 1:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 7:50 PM 8:55 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h35 | 1:30 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 5:05 PM 10:45 AMManchester, Coach Station | 3h50 | 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h50 | 2:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 7:50 PM 11:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 4h30 | 4:10 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 4:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 5:05 PM 2:00 PMManchester, Coach Station | 3h50 | 5:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 7:50 PM 2:25 PMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 7:15 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h50 | 6:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h20 | 7:20 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | Delayed 7:50 PM 5:10 PMManchester, Coach Station | 4h50 | 10:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 3h30 | 10:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 12 |
Bus providers 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 07:40 |
Last bus 23:59 |
For as little as $2 (€2) you can travel by bus to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this route.
National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Newcastle upon Tyne bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
Bus information from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne with National Express:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When departing from Manchester, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street. When arriving in Newcastle, you can end your route in bus stations like Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
Passengers board the bus 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 bus at Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street, located 0.2 miles (436 m) away from the city centre.
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