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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $107 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m 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 $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees costing on average $107 (€85).
Other travel options to Stockton-on-Tees take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
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$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
NX170 · NX4267:15 PM4h44Manchester, Coach Station11:59 PMStockton-on-Tees, Yarm Ln / W Row$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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G907983:59 PM2h52Manchester Victoria (MCV)6:51 PMStockton (STK)$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
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G908146:58 PM2h53Manchester Victoria (MCV)9:51 PMStockton (STK)$1111One-way1 transfer
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G908085:58 PM2h53Manchester Victoria (MCV)8:51 PMStockton (STK)$1111One-way1 transfer
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Y258624:58 PM2h53Manchester Victoria (MCV)7:51 PMStockton (STK)$1111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees costing on average $107 (€85).
Other travel options to Stockton-on-Tees take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- 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 Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Stockton-on-Tees by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Stockton-on-Tees by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with first_transpennine_express.
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