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The Manchester Museum
Major university museum with natural history, archaeology, and cultural collections. Recently redeveloped and widely regarded as one of Manchester's best museums.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newcastle to Manchester Airport 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 Airport will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 buses that leave Newcastle for Manchester Airport on Tue, Jun 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 5 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $125.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$26 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $404 Average price |
4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 35m Average total duration 7h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Manchester Airport:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Manchester Airport costing on average $68 (€55).
A bus is $378 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newcastle to Manchester Airport costing on average $404 (€326).
Other travel options to Manchester Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 16m.
Flight takes on average 7h 35m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Manchester Airport buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX133 · NX170 | On time 6:05 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h50 | 11:55 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX172 | 8:25 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h00 | 1:25 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX133 · NX170 | On time 9:30 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h20 | 3:50 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 AM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 5h55 | 4:15 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX172 | 1:00 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h45 | 5:45 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:40 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 4h45 | 6:25 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX183 · NX170 | On time 2:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 5h00 | 7:35 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX426 · NX170 | On time 2:45 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 6h45 | 9:30 PM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
NX172 | 5:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h25 | 10:00 PM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX172 | 11:35 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 4h45 | 4:20 AM Manchester, Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX180 · NX170 | On time 11:50 PM Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station | 8h15 | 8:05 AM Manchester, Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Newcastle to Manchester Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 4h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 5:00 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Manchester Airport — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Manchester Airport trip today.
Major university museum with natural history, archaeology, and cultural collections. Recently redeveloped and widely regarded as one of Manchester's best museums.
Leading museum exploring Manchester's role in science, technology, industry, and railways, with large historic machinery and engaging exhibitions.
Aviation attraction by Manchester Airport with historic aircraft, viewing areas, and family-friendly exhibits focused on the airport and flying history.
Historic canal district with Roman origins, converted warehouses, waterside paths, and some of Manchester's most photogenic urban scenery.
Creative neighborhood known for street art, independent shops, music culture, and highly Instagrammable corners popular with younger visitors.
One of Manchester's best-known streets, central to the city's LGBTQ+ history and identity, with lively canalside character by day and night.
A classic Manchester dessert with a pastry shell, raspberry jam, custard, coconut, and a cherry. It is one of the city’s best-known traditional sweets.
A flaky pastry filled with currants, sugar, and spice, originating in Greater Manchester. It is a traditional regional bake often enjoyed with tea.
A northern specialty of slow-cooked black badger peas, commonly seasoned with vinegar. It is a traditional Greater Manchester snack, especially at fairs and markets.
A long-established upscale Italian restaurant near the airport in Hale, known for polished service, steaks, pasta, and a smart dining atmosphere.
A popular traditional pub near Manchester Airport in Hale Barns, appreciated for British classics, Sunday roasts, and a comfortable local atmosphere.
A well-known airside pub and restaurant in Terminal 1, serving British comfort food and beer in a spacious, relaxed setting popular with departing passengers.
Airport prices are higher than central Manchester. Coffee and snacks are pricey, but casual meals remain manageable.
Service is often included only at full-service restaurants. If not, 10-12.5% is standard for good service. No tip needed for fast food; round up taxis if you like.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle to Manchester Airport by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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