What is the cheapest way to get from Birtley to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Birtley to Manchester is to bus which costs £9 - £28 and takes 5h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birtley to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Birtley to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birtley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Birtley station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Durham Road-Fire Station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Birtley to Manchester?

The distance between Birtley and Manchester is 143 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birtley to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Birtley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £29 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Birtley to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Birtley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Manchester bus from?

Birtley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Train or bus from Birtley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Birtley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £29 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £28 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Birtley to Manchester bus arrive?

Birtley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Birtley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birtley to Manchester is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Birtley to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Birtley to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Birtley to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester VictoriaNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 5m
£30–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill InterchangeUk073
5h 18m
£10–28
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Birtley to Manchester125.4 mi
2h 30m
£31–45
Bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeUk073
5h 22m
£10–28

Birtley to Manchester by bus and train

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3h 5mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 142.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Birtley, Gateshead, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £27–95 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £7–25 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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