Millennium Bridge, Manchester

Coach travel from Newcastle to Manchester

From £11.60 one-way*

Free Wi-Fi available onboard
Departures: up to 4 services per day

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Children under 14 years of age are not permitted to travel without being accompanied throughout the journey by a responsible person aged 16 years or over.
Children aged 14 - 15 years old may travel unaccompanied, as from 5am, arriving at their booked destination no later than 10pm. Unaccompanied children will be asked for proof of age or a signed letter of permission from their parent/guardian. (sms or chat based messages are not permissible)

One infant aged 0-2 travels free when accompanied by an adult with a valid ticket. Additional infants aged 0-2 must be paid for. If you are travelling with more than 1 infant aged 0-2, please book the additional infant as 'Children (3-15).

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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.

172 coach towards Manchester

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

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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

When is the first coach from Newcastle to Manchester?

The first coach leaves from Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach Station at 6.30am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 10.10am.

When is the last coach from Newcastle to Manchester?

The last coach leaves from Newcastle Upon Tyne Coach Station at 17.00am, arriving at Manchester Coach Station at 20.45pm.

How much is the coach from Newcastle to Manchester?

A one-way journey from Newcastle to Manchester is available from £11.60*.

How long does the coach take from Newcastle to Manchester?

Coach journeys from Newcastle to Manchester take on average 3 hrs 35 mins.

What happens if I miss my coach from Newcastle to Manchester?

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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*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 24.10.2024 for travel between 24.10.2024 - 20.02.2025.

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