The journey to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne takes just 3 hours 20 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 11 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 06:15.

It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester 7 days per week.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 2
Shortest trip 3 hours 25 minutes
First departure 07:10
Last departure 16:55

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester with Flixbus in 3 hours 50 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day 3
Shortest trip 3 hours 50 minutes
First departure 08:00
Last departure 17:15

Megabus schedule

Take the bus to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne with Megabus . The first departure is at 06:15, arriving at 10:20.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 6
Shortest trip 3 hours 20 minutes
First departure 06:15
Last departure 16:55

Your questions answered

  • Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester?

    Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester, departing as early as 06:15.

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

    The fastest bus to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 3 hours 20 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 50 minutes longer.

  • How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

  • Which bus companies operate between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester?

    Megabus, Flixbus and megabus run buses to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne.

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

    The first bus to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 06:15. The journey takes about 3 hours.

  • When is the last bus to Manchester from Newcastle upon Tyne?

    The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 16:55, arriving into Manchester at 21:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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Carlisle
  • Mo
  • Th
  • Fr
  • Sa
  • Su
2 hours 50 minutes 102 miles
Droylsden
  • Daily
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Eastleigh
  • Daily
5 hours 45 minutes 178 miles
Newport
  • Daily
5 hours 5 minutes 135 miles
Reading
  • Daily
4 hours 5 minutes 150 miles
Rochdale
  • Daily
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Stockport
  • Daily
19 minutes 5.9 miles
Sunderland
  • Daily
3 hours 20 minutes 104 miles
Winchester
  • Fr
  • Sa
  • Su
4 hours 35 minutes 171 miles

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