How to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester

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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $26.

Distance: 85 miles (138 km)

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$18

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$49

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$39

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(fuel + tolls)

3h 13m

Average total duration

2h 43m

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3h 2m

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2h 32m

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Manchester:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester costing on average $49 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Middlesbrough and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester among Omio's users.

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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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM2h45
    Middlesbrough, Bus Station
    8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:15 PM2h45
    Middlesbrough, Bus Station
    8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National ExpressNX172
    6:50 PM2h40
    Middlesbrough, Bus Station
    9:30 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressG15892+Northern RailG89103
    11:11 AM3h49
    Middlesbrough station (MBR)
    3:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressW84684+Northern RailG85834+London North Eastern RailwayC02004
    10:48 AM3h15
    Middlesbrough station (MBR)
    2:03 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $551One-way
    2 transfers
  • CrossCountryW29869+Transpennine ExpressW84672+Northern RailG85820
    8:24 AM3h43
    Middlesbrough station (MBR)
    12:07 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    $641One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX172
    2:20 PM2h50
    Middlesbrough, Bus Station
    5:10 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:45 PM2h45
    Middlesbrough, Bus Station
    4:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $211One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:35 AM2h45
    Middlesbrough, Bus Station
    11:20 AMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $231One-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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Middlesbrough and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $18 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Manchester:

A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester costing on average $49 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 43m.

The distance from Middlesbrough to Manchester is approximately 85 miles (138 km).
The average frequency per day from Middlesbrough to Manchester is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Middlesbrough to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Middlesbrough to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Middlesbrough to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Middlesbrough to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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