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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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$96 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Stockton-on-Tees take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees
How to get from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX170 · NX4267:15 PM4h44Manchester, Coach Station11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX170 · NX4267:15 PM4h44Manchester, Coach Station11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
C24590+
C3178610:16 AM2h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:52 PMStockton (STK)$1071One-way1 transfer
Other options
G16000+
C3180012:16 PM2h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)2:52 PMStockton (STK)$1071One-way1 transfer
C24597+
C3179111:16 AM2h36Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:52 PMStockton (STK)$1071One-way1 transfer
C24608+
C318051:16 PM2h37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:53 PMStockton (STK)$1071One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees:
A bus is $62 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees costing on average $96 (€79).
Other travel options to Stockton-on-Tees take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Stockton-on-Tees as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Stockton (STK).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Stockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Stockton-on-Tees by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express to go to Stockton-on-Tees by train.
- 0 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
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