Trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
The cheapest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester will cost around £ 66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 45.
Timetable Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
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The fastest trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
Fastest Journey
2 h 21 m
Average
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
13
Distance
171 km
Of the 13 trains that leave Newcastle upon Tyne for Manchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 171 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 40 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.
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Train Information between Newcastle upon Tyne and Manchester
 | Distance | 105 miles (170 km) |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 21 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £45 (€51) |
 | Train frequency | 16 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 16 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | First Transpennine Express |
Trains from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester cover the 105 miles (170 km) long route taking on average 2 h 21 min with our travel partners like First Transpennine Express. Normally, there are 16 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £45, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £44.
Trains from Newcastle to Manchester
It's easy to travel by train between Newcastle and Manchester, with scheduled services running at least once an hour throughout the day. The journey from Newcastle to Manchester takes from two hours and twenty minutes to around three hours maximum, depending on the service you choose and whether you opt for a direct service or make a change. Passengers can choose whether to arrive at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria.
Which train companies travel from Newcastle to Manchester?
The Newcastle to Manchester train route is operated solely by First Transpennine Express. All trains travel from Newcastle station with a choice of either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria station as arrival destinations. Both stations are in Manchester city centre and perfectly located for onward travel by foot or other public transport options.
How long is the train from Newcastle to Manchester?
The journey from Newcastle to Manchester averages at 2 hour 15 minutes. The quickest services are direct, though connecting trains via York can have passengers in Manchester in as little as 2 hours 26 minutes.
How many trains are there from Newcastle to Manchester?
There are over sixty trains a day running between Newcastle to Manchester. This includes the weekends where service regularity continues. Travellers can expect at least one direct train per hour throughout the day into the evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Newcastle to Manchester?
Departure train station: All outward journeys depart from Newcastle-upon-Tyne station, which is on Neville Street. Inside, you will find plenty of facilities, such as shops, food, parking, trolleys, toilets and seating. Tyne & Wear Metro runs from the train station connecting travellers to the city, and there are bus stations directly outside for convenient onward travel.
Arrival train stations: Passengers can choose whether to arrive at Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria, depending on their needs. Both are located in the city centre. The Manchester Metro runs directly from Manchester Piccadilly and it's just a five-minute walk to the main bus stops at Piccadilly Gardens. From Manchester Victoria, there is also a Metro station and bus stations directly outside. At both train stations, you'll also find accessible toilets, seating, food and drink and ticketing services.
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