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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 an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 56m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Stockton-on-Tees take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€75) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-52.42 (€-43.30). The journey takes 2h 26m versus 2h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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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.
7:30 PM4h30Manchester12:00 AMStockton-on-Tees$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7:30 PM4h30Manchester12:00 AMStockton-on-Tees$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 7:30 PM4h30Manchester12:00 AMStockton-on-Tees$281One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:15 PM4h44Manchester10:59 PMStockton-on-Tees$331One-way0 transfers
- 6:30 PM4h30Manchester11:00 PMStockton-on-Tees$391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Stockton-on-Tees take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 Airport (MIA) and arrive in Stockton (STK).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Airport and arrive in Middlesbrough, Bus Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Stockton-on-Tees by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Stockton-on-Tees by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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