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Compare train and bus for Middlesbrough to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $44.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Manchester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
Tickets start at around $16 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $23. The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Manchester
How to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:15 PM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:15 PM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- NX1726:50 PM2h40Middlesbrough, Bus Station9:30 PMManchester, Coach Station$321One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G158938:14 AM2h49Middlesbrough station (MBR)11:03 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$261One-way0 transfers
- G158916:17 AM2h46Middlesbrough station (MBR)9:03 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$281One-way0 transfers
- G158947:10 AM2h53Middlesbrough station (MBR)10:03 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)$301One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:35 AM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station11:20 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:45 PM2h45Middlesbrough, Bus Station4:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange$151One-way0 transfers
- NX172 · NX1706:50 PM4h18Middlesbrough, Bus Station11:08 PMManchester, Miles Platting$211One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Manchester:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester costing on average $44.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newcastle Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry to go to Manchester by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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