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How to get fromManchester to Rothburyby train, bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Rothbury by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
    3h 31m
    £92–151

  2. Drive 161.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Rothburycar car 161.2 mi
    3h 19m
    £40–58

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus bus Uk073
    2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Blaxter Cottagesbus bus x74 / ...
    5h 53m

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAN - NCL
    2. Take the taxi from Newcastle-Airport-NCL to Rothburytaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    £99–217

  5. Train via York

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from York to Alnmouthtrain train Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 47m
    £89–171

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LPL - NCL
    3. Take the taxi from Newcastle-Airport-NCL to Rothburytaxi taxi
    5h 27m
    £113–234

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rothbury, Northumberland, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Rothbury via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Blaxter Cottages in around 5h 53m.

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