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Science and Industry Museum
Major museum exploring Manchester’s industrial heritage, science, engineering and transport on the historic Liverpool Road site.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$66
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Middlesbrough to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Middlesbrough to Manchester will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
It's difficult to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester without transferring at least 2 times.
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C04448Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Manchester 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 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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 Middlesbrough to Manchester:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 43m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-10.05 (€-8.15). The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Middlesbrough to Manchester trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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G15891 · G15825 | On time 6:17 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h09 | 9:26 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24945+ G89551 | 6:36 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h13 | 9:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15894 · G16067 | 7:10 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h16 | 10:26 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G16013+ G85816 | 7:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h56 | 10:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15893 · G16071 | 8:14 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h12 | 11:26 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15893 · C24696 | 8:14 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h33 | 11:47 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G16071+ C32283+ W29868 | On time 8:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h01 | 11:26 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C24952+ G85822 | 8:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h54 | 11:47 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C03158 · C24701 | 9:14 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h23 | 12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C24701+ C32284+ W29873 | On time 9:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h12 | 12:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C24954+ G85827 | 9:53 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h56 | 12:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24587 · G15812 | On time 10:15 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h11 | 1:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C32286+ G15812+ G01184 | On time 10:26 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h00 | 1:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C32286+ G15812+ G01148 | On time 10:26 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h00 | 1:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G85833+ G15907 | 10:52 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h56 | 1:48 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G85833+ G15907+ G88978 · G89225 | 10:52 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h37 | 2:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 3 transfers | |
C24593 · G15816 | 11:14 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h21 | 2:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15818+ C32288+ W29884 | 11:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h12 | 2:37 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C32288+ G15816+ W29884 | 11:25 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h10 | 2:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G15922+ G85839 | 11:52 AM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h57 | 2:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C03172 · G15833 | 12:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h12 | 3:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15833+ C32290+ W29935 | 12:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h01 | 3:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G15900+ G85845 | 12:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h57 | 3:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24605 · G15807 | 1:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h13 | 4:27 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15807+ G01154+ C32293 | 1:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h02 | 4:27 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C24965+ G85852 | 1:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h57 | 4:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24610 · G15813 | On time 2:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h21 | 5:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G15813+ C32298+ W29937 | Delayed 2:49 PM 2:25 PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h10 | 5:35 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C32298+ W29937+ C21809 | 2:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h10 | 5:35 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C24969+ G85863 | 2:52 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h57 | 5:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C03182 · G15837 | 3:14 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h19 | 6:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24984+ C32338 | 7:25 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h54 | 10:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84738+ C02062+ G85939 | 7:53 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h16 | 11:09 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 transfers | |
C24353 · G15941 | 8:31 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h57 | 11:28 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
G15942+ G85953 | 8:54 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h53 | 11:47 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C24356 · W85228 | 9:18 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 3h22 | 12:40 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 transfer | |
C24652 | 10:20 PM Middlesbrough station (MBR) | 2h44 | 1:04 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Middlesbrough to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 85 miles (138 km) distance in 2h 19m.
Distance 85 miles (138 km) |
Average train duration 2h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 19m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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