10:012h36Stockton-on-Tees12:37Manchester£861One-way0 changes
9:012h36Stockton-on-Tees11:37Manchester£881One-way0 changes
10:012h36Stockton-on-Tees12:37Manchester£861One-way0 changes
9:012h36Stockton-on-Tees11:37Manchester£881One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 135 km
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Live departures
Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester trains for today, Wednesday 22 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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![]() | 10:01 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h36 | 12:37 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:47 Stockton-on-Tees | 2h31 | 17:18 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester
Trains from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 135 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 135 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 0:20 |
Last train 23:46 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester trainsTranspennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express trains will get you between Stockton-on-Tees and Manchester from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Stockton-on-Tees and Manchester
Most Stockton-on-Tees to Manchester trains use the Stockton to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Stockton-on-Tees and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Stockton-on-Tees station do trains to Manchester leave from?
Getting to Stockton from Stockton-on-Tees city centre
Stockton train station facilities and services
Stockton has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Stockton.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Stockton: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Stockton: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockton: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. Step free access to both platforms via ramped footbridge. No problems to get on to the Middlesbrough bound platform as level access, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Manchester station do trains from Stockton-on-Tees arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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