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Coach travel from Newcastle to Manchester
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Coach from Newcastle to Manchester
If you're ready to take Manchester by storm, there's no better way to arrive than by coach. Enjoy the comfort of your own guaranteed seat, ample legroom, a generous luggage allowance and free Wi-Fi. All from the low price of just £11.60 one-way.*
All you need to do next is book your tickets using the blue journey planner above and you'll soon be on your way!
| Newcastle to Manchester journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 3 hrs 35 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £11.60 |
| Distance (approx) | 252km |
| No. of stops | 2 (fastest service, other services may vary) |
| First & last journey daily | 6:30am/17:00pm |
Our Newcastle to Manchester services and stops
Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.
Our 172 service travels up to 4 times a day and calls at the following stops:
- Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
- Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
- Middlesbrough Bus Station
- Manchester Coach Station
- Manchester Airport
Newcastle to Manchester route map
Return route
Other routes to Manchester
Departing from Newcastle Coach Station
Newcastle Coach Station has plenty to offer before you depart such as dining facilities, mobile device charging points, ticket machines, parking and more.
For travel from the city and further afield, the station is based around other excellent public transport links.
For more information, view our Newcastle-upon-Tyne facilities page.
Arriving at Manchester Coach Station
Directly outside the station is a dedicated taxi rank, a city-wide tram service, and the Metroshuttle, which ferries you for free between the cities' rail stations.
Take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities for more information.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach Station at 6.30am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 10.10am.
The last coach leaves from Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach Station at 17.00am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 20.45pm.
A one-way journey from Newcastle to Manchester is available from £11.60*.
Coach journeys from Newcastle to Manchester take on average 3 hrs 35 mins.
We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.
Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.
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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 18.06.2025 for travel between 18.06.2025 - 15.10.2025.
