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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s role in science, technology and industry, with historic machinery and railway heritage on the oldest surviving passenger railway station site.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester without transferring at least once.
NX426 · NX170
NX426 · NX170Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $52.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester:
A bus is $73 (€60) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester costing on average $98 (€80).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
The table below shows live departures for Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX426 · NX170 | On time 8:25 AM Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row | 3h50 | 12:15 PM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (135 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 83 miles (135 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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