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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€20 Average price Cheapest | €61 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Newcastle to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Newcastle to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Manchester:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newcastle to Manchester costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 14 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, LNER, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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