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Science and Industry Museum
Leading museum of science, industry, transport, and computing on a historic railway site. Essential for understanding Manchester's global impact.
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 25 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
217 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Newport to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Manchester will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 3 buses that leave Newport for Manchester on Fri, Jul 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 217 km distance in an average of 7 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Fri, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 10 h 5 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 train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 14m. 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 $20, and a train costs an average of $29.
Distance: 134 miles (217 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newport to Manchester:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newport to Manchester costing on average $80 (€65).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 52m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $59 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 4h 52m versus 3h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Megabus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 10h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 12:25AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Friday, July 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:45 AM Newport | 10h05 | 12:50 PM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Newport to Manchester run on average 17 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 134 miles (217 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 134 miles (217 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 17 |
Fastest bus 5h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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