Where do I depart from Manchester? Where do I arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne?

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, Coach Station.

Which travel companies can take me from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne: Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne for $9 (€8) on Omio. TransPennine Express, East Coast, 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 East Coast from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne for $37 (€32).

Is there a way to travel directly from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne?

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies: Direct bus available with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus 6 direct buses per day. 10 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. 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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Travel Information between Manchester and Newcastle upon Tyne

Distance	105 miles (170 km)
Available travel modes	Train or bus
Ticket price range	$9 - $37
Cheapest mode	Bus • $9 (€8) • 3 h 25 min
Fastest mode	Train • $37 (€32) • 2 h 15 min
Popular travel companies	Megabus or TransPennine Express

Take a train or bus to travel 105 miles (170 km) from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne.

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from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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

09:30AM4h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

01:40PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street

$131One-way

0 transfers

Cheapest

09:30AM4h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

01:40PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street

$131One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

09:45AM2h28

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

12:13PMNewcastle (NCL)

$671One-way

0 transfers

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08:38AM2h33

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:11AMNewcastle (NCL)

$661One-way

0 transfers

09:15AM2h43

Manchester Victoria (MCV)

11:58AMNewcastle (NCL)

$681One-way

1 transfer

09:58AM3h00

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

12:58PMNewcastle (NCL)

$681One-way

1 transfer

07:50AM3h45

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

11:35AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street

$151One-way

0 transfers

11:30AM5h00

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

04:30PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street

$131One-way

0 transfers

01:30PM4h10

Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

05:40PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street

$131One-way

0 transfers

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How to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne

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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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Northern Trains is a publicly owned travel operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter travel across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 travel companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern travel: Standard.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne

FAQs: Travel to Newcastle upon Tyne 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 upon Tyne.

There are 2 ways to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne: train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne:

Taking a bus costs $28 (€24) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€32) for the same trip.

The fastest way to get to Newcastle upon Tyne from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 3 h 25 min of travel time.

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:

Around 6 buses per day.
25 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne 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, Coach Station.

The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne:

Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can get you to Newcastle upon Tyne by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Megabus from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne for $9 (€8) on Omio.
TransPennine Express, East Coast, 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 East Coast from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne for $37 (€32).

Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:

Direct bus available with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus 6 direct buses per day.
10 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.

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.

Looking to extend your trip from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne? Many Omio customers who go from Manchester to Newcastle upon Tyne usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Leeds. If you're looking to explore London, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Leeds from Newcastle upon Tyne, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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