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 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

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$47

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3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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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

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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
10:20AM2h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
01:00PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM2h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
01:00PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36840
10:15AM2h20
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:35PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
$541One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL36834
09:15AM2h21
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:36AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
$511One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36828
08:15AM2h21
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
10:36AMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
$511One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37181+Northern Rail (3)Y26345
10:00AM2h29
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:29PMMiddlesbrough station (MBR)
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM2h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10:30AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
02:20PM2h40
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:00PMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
$171One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX172
07:40AM2h55
Manchester, Coach Station
10:35AMMiddlesbrough, Bus Station
$241One-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 $7 (€6).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Middlesbrough is by train with an average journey time of 2h 18m.

Other travel options to Middlesbrough take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 20m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Middlesbrough:
  • 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, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Middlesbrough by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Middlesbrough by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Middlesbrough with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_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.
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