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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 44m. 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 €26.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€19 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne
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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.
There are 2 travel options between Manchester and Newcastle upon Tyne. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne is a bus with an average price of $10 (€9).
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne:
A bus is $20 (€18) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne costing on average $30 (€27).
The fastest way from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average journey time of 2 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne that take longer:
Bus takes 3 h 25 min on average.
The Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne distance is around 105 miles (170 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne is:
- 17 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
- TransPennine Express, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express can take you to Newcastle upon Tyne by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for TransPennine Express from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne for $30 (€27).
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with National Express or FlixBus 12 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express with 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Newcastle upon Tyne as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Manchester and Newcastle upon Tyne.
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