How to travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough

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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Middlesbrough

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €34.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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€11

Average price

Cheapest

€34

Average price

3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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30m

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3h 2m

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Fastest

2h 32m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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from Manchester to Middlesbrough

How to get from Manchester to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM2h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    5:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:20 PM2h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    5:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX172
    7:30 PM2h20
    Manchester, Coach Station
    9:50 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressC24567
    6:15 AM2h25
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    8:40 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
    311One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15888
    7:15 AM2h24
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:39 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
    331One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15866+Northern RailC32287
    7:00 AM2h28
    Manchester Victoria (MCV)
    9:28 AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
    361One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:00 AM2h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    9:40 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM2h40
    Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
    1:00 PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    121One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX172
    7:00 AM2h55
    Manchester, Coach Station
    9:55 AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
    171One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough

Travel to Middlesbrough easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Middlesbrough.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Middlesbrough including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough is a bus with an average price of €11.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Middlesbrough:

A bus is €23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Middlesbrough costing on average €34.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 13m.

The distance from Manchester to Middlesbrough is approximately 85 miles (138 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Middlesbrough is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Middlesbrough as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Middlesbrough:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Middlesbrough station (MBR).
  • Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Middlesbrough, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Middlesbrough with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough often also extend their vacation to go to London, Newcastle, Leeds, Birmingham, Sunderland. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Middlesbrough and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Middlesbrough to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Middlesbrough's main attractions, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended. This allows time to visit highlights such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art, Tees Transporter Bridge, and Albert Park.
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