How much is the bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester start from $19. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The average bus travel time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The earliest bus departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

A bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:05pm	Newcastle upon Tyne	3h 55m	8:00pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	5:30pm	Newcastle upon Tyne	3h 50m	9:20pm	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	2:35pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 50m	7:25pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 5m	3:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	2:35pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 50m	7:25pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:00pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h	6:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 50m	12:20pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	5h 10m	11:10am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 5m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 50m	12:20pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 40m	2:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:35am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 55m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 5m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:30pm	Newcastle upon Tyne	3h 50m	9:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	10:45am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 40m	2:25pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 15m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 55m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Newcastle upon Tyne	3h 55m	11:20am	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 50m	1:05pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 15m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 55m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:25am	Newcastle upon Tyne	3h 55m	11:20am	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 50m	1:05pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 15m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 55m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	3h 50m	2:10pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 50m	1:05pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 15m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 55m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:45pm	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 15m	6:00pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	3h 50m	12:20pm	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)	4h 15m	9:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	4:05am	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	11h 45m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Newcastle upon Tyne	5h 55m	4:15pm	Manchester Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

172 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $128	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $273	Average Duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$27 - $44	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester?

Stops in Newcastle upon Tyne

A
Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)
Westmorland Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EE, UK
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B
Gallowgate Bus Station
5 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN, United Kingdom
C
Gateshead
Gateshead Interchange (stand C), Gateshead NE8 1AU, UK
D
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal
126 Commissioners' Wharf, North Shields NE29 6DS, UK

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
Visit page
D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,738 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have expressed satisfaction with the service, highlighting timely departures, smooth journeys, and clean facilities. The drivers are noted for their pleasant demeanor. While overall experiences are positive, some users mentioned an inability to reserve seats despite others being able to do so and suggested improvements at Newcastle's wait station for a better customer experience.

National Express Newcastle upon Tyne Manchester recent customer reviews

The bus from Newcastle to Leeds the Journey was delayed 45minutes(I don’t know if the driver get lost but instead of arriving at Leeds at 14:02 we ended arriving at 14:50. Then the toilet on the bus from Leeds to Manchester Airport was 😷😷😷🤢🤢🤢😓😓😓the toilet was full and they were not water in the cistern

Anabel P.

September 20, 2025

The toilet couldn't be flushed because the taps were not working, no water to wash our hands. The whole bus stunk so bad

Faustina D.

June 28, 2024

Terrible, didn't even have the journey. We were updated prior to the trip that time departure time had been moved from 6.30am to 6.50am. Upon getting to the coach station there was no one around and when we tracked the coach it had departed at 6.30 as originally planned. Why inform us the time had changed if it hadn't?? We therefore missed the coach and had to arrange other transport to Manchester, very nearly missing our flight in the process. I don't like to complain but this really was a awful service. Have a return leg booked on Saturday so genuinely keeping everything crossed that the bus will actually be there this time.

Euan M.

June 7, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

According to customer reviews, the bus service provided by Megabus has received mixed feedback. Some customers have praised the punctuality of the buses, considering it as a positive aspect. However, there are also negative comments regarding long travel times and overall dissatisfaction with the service quality.

Megabus Newcastle upon Tyne Manchester recent customer reviews

Nothing to write about megabus totally unacceptable 7 an half hours from Newcastle to Manchester. Too bad 👎

Kelly A.

July 30, 2022

It was safe and peaceful

Vatanavi T.

July 26, 2023

Today was the best day bcose the bus was ontime

Alice M.

March 7, 2022

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester start from $19. The average price for this route is around $34. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
The average bus travel time from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is 4h 45m, covering a distance of 185 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 40m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 30 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester at 4:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
A bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester generates an estimated 5 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$21

11-27

$39

Today

$47

11-29

$35

11-30

$26

12-01

$15

12-02

$14

12-03

$14

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $81 for a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.