There are 5 ways to get from Gateshead to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2h 44m£40–75Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester132.3 mi
2h 57m£9–17Bus
- Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
3h 55m£17–40Bus via Leeds
- Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
4h 7m£18–29Drive 130.3 mi
- Drive from Gateshead to Manchestercar 130.3 mi
2h 37m£33–48
Gateshead to Manchester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gateshead to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £9 - £17 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Gateshead to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newcastle and arriving at Manchester Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Gateshead and Manchester is 152 miles. The road distance is 131.1 miles.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £75.
The train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria takes 2h 44m including transfers and departs hourly.
Gateshead to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
Gateshead to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Gateshead to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Gateshead, England and Manchester, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 3h 55m. National Express also services this route 5 times a day.
Train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Gateshead to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Gateshead to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gateshead to Manchester is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Gateshead to Manchester.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gateshead and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.