How to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester

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Travel Information to Manchester from Middlesbrough

Distance86 miles (138 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $32
Cheapest modeBus • $8 (€7) • 2 h 25 min
Fastest modeTrain • $32 (€29) • 2 h 16 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or TransPennine Express

Travel 86 miles (138 km) by train or bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Middlesbrough to Manchester.

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from Middlesbrough to Manchester

How to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
07:35AM2h45
Middlesbrough
10:20AMManchester
$121One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
07:35AM2h45
Middlesbrough
10:20AMManchester
$121One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
05:50PM2h40
Middlesbrough
08:30PMManchester
$391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:15PM2h45
Middlesbrough
07:00PMManchester
$141One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:25PM2h45
Middlesbrough
07:10PMManchester
$171One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:35PM2h45
Middlesbrough
04:20PMManchester
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester

Travel to Manchester 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 Middlesbrough to Manchester.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $8 (€7) compared to other travel options to Manchester:

Taking a bus costs $24 (€21) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $32 (€29).

The quickest way to travel to Manchester from Middlesbrough is by train, which takes on average 2 h 16 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 2 h 25 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 86 miles (138 km) between Middlesbrough and Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Middlesbrough to Manchester is:

  • 13 buses per day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Manchester from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Manchester:

  • Most travelers board their bus from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
  • Most travelers take a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Middlesbrough to Manchester:

  • You can take a bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $8 (€7) with FlixBus from Middlesbrough to Manchester.
  • You can travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester by train with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $32 (€29) with TransPennine Express from Middlesbrough to Manchester.

Yes, there are direct routes from Middlesbrough to Manchester with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Manchester with National Express or FlixBus with 9 direct buses per day.
  • You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Manchester with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.

Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Middlesbrough to Manchester don't make Manchester their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Manchester are London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Manchester to any of these top destinations today!
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