The cheapest and fastest coaches from Thornaby to Manchester
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Thornaby to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Thornaby to Manchester will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 2 buses that leave Thornaby for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Thornaby to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Thornaby to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 132 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Thornaby to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:35 Thornaby | 2h45 | 16:20 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:15 Thornaby | 2h45 | 19:00 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:25 Thornaby | 2h45 | 19:10 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Thornaby to Manchester
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:37 |
Bus providers: Megabus from Thornaby to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Thornaby to Manchester with Megabus for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Thornaby and Manchester
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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