There are 4 ways to get from Washington 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- Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 59m£45–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
4h 53m£15–23Drive 126.5 mi
- Drive from Washington to Manchestercar 126.5 mi
2h 30m£32–46Bus via Parkway
- Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
5h 32m£22–35
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington to Manchester is to bus which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Washington to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Galleries Bus Station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington to Manchester. However, there are services departing from South Hylton and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Washington and Manchester is 167 miles. The road distance is 127.3 miles.
The best way to get from Washington to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Washington to Manchester, including transfers.
Washington to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.
Washington to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
The best way to get from Washington to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £23 and takes 4h 53m.
What companies run services between Washington, 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 Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £15–23 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
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 Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £15–23
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Washington to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Washington to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Manchester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Washington to Manchester.
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