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Coach from Manchester to Newcastle
Enjoy comfortable and convenient coach travel all the way to Newcastle from Manchester with prices starting at just £11.60 one-way*.
Now you can experience quality coach travel for less with a guaranteed seat and ample legroom, adjustable air conditioning, a generous luggage allowance and free Wi-Fi.
Book your tickets now using the journey planner above.
| Manchester to Newcastle journey information | |
|---|---|
| Fastest journey time | 3 hrs 25 mins |
| Cheapest price | From £11.60 * |
| Distance (approx) | 270km |
| No. of stops | 3 (other services use further stops) |
| First & last journey daily | 8:25pm/19:45pm |
Our Manchester to Newcastle 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:
- Manchester Coach Station
- Leeds Coach & Bus Station
- Middlesbrough Bus Station
- Sunderland Interchange (Park Lane)
- Newcastle upon Tyne Coach Station
Manchester to Newcastle route map
Return route
Other routes to Newcastle
Departing from Manchester Coach Station
You can start your journey easily thanks to the station's dedicated taxi rank, the city-wide tram service, and the Metroshuttle, which ferries you for free between the cities' rail stations.
Plus, on arrival, you can get ready for your journey by visiting the station's eatery, coffee shop and other great facilities.
Take a look at our Manchester Central Coach Station facilities page for more information.
Arriving at Newcastle Coach Station
Newcastle Coach Station has plenty to offer once you've arrived, such as dining facilities, mobile device charging points and more.
For travel into 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.
Frequently asked questions
The first coach leaves from Manchester Coach Station at 8.25am, arriving at Newcastle Coach Station at 12.40pm.
The last coach leaves from Manchester Coach Station at 19.45pm, arriving at Newcastle Coach Station at 23.10pm.
A one-way journey from Manchester to Newcastle is available from £11.60*.
Our fastest coach journeys from Manchester to Newcastle take 3 hrs 25 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 07.01.2025 for travel between 07.01.2025 - 05.05.2025.
