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Compare bus, train, and flight for Manchester to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Newcastle 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 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$60 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newcastle:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newcastle costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $434 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newcastle costing on average $455 (€368).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Flight takes on average 6h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Newcastle
How to get from Manchester to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX170 · NX1729:10 PM7h15Manchester, Coach Station4:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX170 · NX1729:10 PM7h15Manchester, Coach Station4:25 AMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$371One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G89051 · C31926+
W341871:56 PM3h21Deansgate (DGT)5:17 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$1441One-way2 transfers
Other options
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A269642:26 PM3h59Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:25 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$471One-way2 transfers
G16307 · A26967+
GR03670011:30 AM3h54Manchester Victoria (MCV)3:24 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$491One-way2 transfers
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GR038100 · G802471:59 PM4h01Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:00 PMNewcastle station (NCL)$511One-way2 transfers
FlixBus1:00 PM3h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange4:55 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$381One-way0 transfers
NX1727:30 PM3h30Manchester, Coach Station11:00 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station$381One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:40 AM3h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:30 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street$401One-way0 transfers
BA4086 · BA78412:05 PM5h05Manchester Airport7:10 PMNewcastle Airport$4451One-way1 transfer
BA1373 · BA13268:15 PM12h00Manchester Airport8:15 AMNewcastle Airport$5151One-way1 transfer
BA4004 · BA78897:55 PM12h05Manchester Airport8:00 AMNewcastle Airport$5431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newcastle:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newcastle costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $434 (€351) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Newcastle costing on average $455 (€368).
Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
Flight takes on average 6h 32m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 15 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Newcastle as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Newcastle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Newcastle station (NCL).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Newcastle by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Newcastle by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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