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Trip Overview

The bus between Middlesbrough and Manchester takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 45m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
£19
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Middlesbrough to Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Middlesbrough and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:00 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to Manchester? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Middlesbrough to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Manchester, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £18–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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