How to travel from Manchester to Newcastle

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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Newcastle

Omio recommends booking the bus 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 €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 106 miles (171 km)

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€17

Average price

Cheapest

€47

Average price

4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

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30m

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3h 15m

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Fastest

2h 45m

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30m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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TransPennine Express

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from Manchester to Newcastle

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM3h35
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
01:55PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$151One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:20AM3h35
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
01:55PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$151One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL36761+LNERC41058
09:45AM2h23
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:08PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$621One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL37178
08:59AM2h25
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:24AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$681One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL36834+LNERC41053
09:15AM2h45
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:00PMNewcastle station (NCL)
$681One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC43745+LNERC41050
08:45AM2h24
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:09AMNewcastle station (NCL)
$681One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM3h50
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
12:30PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
07:50AM3h35
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
11:25AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$151One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:50AM3h50
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
03:40PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$151One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1361 · BA1332
09:40AM5h15
Manchester Airport
02:55PMNewcastle Airport
$5601One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1367 · BA1336
12:35PM6h05
Manchester Airport
06:40PMNewcastle Airport
$5601One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1361 · BA1336
09:40AM9h00
Manchester Airport
06:40PMNewcastle Airport
$5601One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne, 55,10% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Newcastle

Travel to Newcastle 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 Newcastle.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Newcastle including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newcastle costing on average $25 (€20).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Newcastle take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Manchester to Newcastle is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Newcastle is:
  • Around 14 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 and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Newcastle:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Newcastle, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Newcastle by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express to go to Newcastle by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Newcastle with the following travel companies:
  • 9 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 Newcastle often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Paris, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newcastle and these popular destinations at a great price.
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