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Compare all timetables for the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express, FlixBus or megabus for the next days.

today
£18
tomorrow
£9
Sunday
£13
Monday
£9
Tuesday
£8
Wednesday
£8
Thursday
£8

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 10m 10:45 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 14:55 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £18
National Express 4h 15m 13:45 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 18:00 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £18
FlixBus 3h 55m 07:25 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 11:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 3h 55m 13:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £21
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 50m 17:30 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 21:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £9
FlixBus 3h 55m 16:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 20:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £10
National Express 3h 55m 05:35 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 09:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £22
National Express 3h 40m 10:45 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 14:25 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £22
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 3h 50m 08:30 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 12:20 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £13
FlixBus 3h 55m 07:25 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 11:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £15
FlixBus 3h 50m 13:50 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £17
National Express 3h 40m 10:45 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 14:25 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £18
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 13:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £9
FlixBus 3h 50m 13:50 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £9
National Express 4h 0m 14:00 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 18:00 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 4h 5m 17:25 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 21:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £10
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 13:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 50m 13:50 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:40 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £8
National Express 4h 0m 14:00 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 18:00 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 4h 5m 17:25 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 21:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £10
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 4h 0m 14:00 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 18:00 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 50m 10:20 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 14:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 55m 13:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 17:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £8
National Express 4h 5m 17:25 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 21:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £10
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 3h 55m 16:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 20:00 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £8
FlixBus 3h 55m 07:25 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 11:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £9
National Express 4h 5m 17:25 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 21:30 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £10
National Express 3h 50m 09:15 Newcastle upon Tyne Westmorland Coach Station 13:05 Manchester Coach Station  Economy £12
megabus 11h 45m 04:05 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson St 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £25

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is £8 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 20 daily coaches between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 72 coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express, FlixBus and megabus that travel 21 times every day by bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 3h 40m
Earliest Coach 04:05
Latest Coach 23:50
Daily Bus Connections 21 Ø
Distance 171.4 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus and megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

Every day, 21 buses from 3 coach companies leave Newcastle upon Tyne for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£20
Saturday 06/12
£22
Sunday 07/12
£13
Monday 08/12
£33
Tuesday 09/12
£8
Wednesday 10/12
£8
Thursday 11/12
£10
Friday 12/12
£25
Saturday 13/12
£13
Sunday 14/12
£10
Monday 15/12
£9
Tuesday 16/12
£10
Wednesday 17/12
£10
Thursday 18/12
£9
Friday 19/12
£11
Saturday 20/12
£10
Sunday 21/12
£11
Monday 22/12
£12
Tuesday 23/12
£11
Wednesday 24/12
£12
Thursday 25/12
£57
Friday 26/12
£12
Saturday 27/12
£12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, with £8. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £15.

How to save money travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester bus

How much does a Newcastle upon Tyne - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Newcastle upon Tyne - Manchester bus trip is available from £8 and takes 4h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The connection Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Newcastle upon Tyne - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is offered by roughly 21 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne take?

The quickest coach from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester is provided by National Express and takes 3h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £22. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Newcastle upon Tyne at 04:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Newcastle upon Tyne at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Newcastle upon Tyne - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester can travel with National Express, FlixBus and megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express, FlixBus and megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Newcastle upon Tyne Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Newcastle upon Tyne Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Newcastle upon Tyne and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Newcastle upon Tyne and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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