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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Redcar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 148 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£37 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Redcar, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Redcar:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Redcar costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Redcar take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 10m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£5. The journey takes 2h 36m versus 2h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Redcar from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Redcar is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Redcar are Middlesbrough, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Stockton-on-Tees, Whitby and York. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Redcar on Omio.
Middlesbrough is a Teesside town known for its industrial roots, especially steelmaking and the Transporter Bridge. Its Victorian centre and MIMA gallery give it a practical, cultural character with easy access to nearby moorland.
Stockton-on-Tees is a market town on the River Tees, known for its wide High Street and industrial past. Georgian buildings, riverside spaces and nearby Preston Park give it a grounded north-east character.
Whitby is a Yorkshire seaside town known for its harbour, abbey ruins and links to Dracula. Its old streets, fishing heritage and North Sea setting give it a sturdy, historic character.
York is known for its Roman and Viking heritage, medieval streets and the imposing York Minster. Its compact centre, old walls and busy mix of shops, pubs and museums make it easy to grasp the city's historic character.
Travel to Redcar easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Redcar.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Redcar:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Redcar costing on average £37.
Other travel options to Redcar take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Redcar as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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