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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 prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 $7, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price |
3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Middlesbrough by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Middlesbrough:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Middlesbrough costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 10 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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