🚌 Bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester City Centre
3 direct routes · about 260 min · first bus 05:00, last bus 23:35 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | National Express | ~260 min | 7 | 05:00 | 23:35 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
| UK073 | FlixBus | ~235 min | 7 | 07:25 | 18:45 | John Dobson Street (N-Bound) |
| 177 | National Express | ~250 min | 1 | 10:45 | 10:45 | Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Newcastle upon Tyne on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester City Centre?
3 routes run directly from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester City Centre: the 172 (National Express), the UK073 (FlixBus), the 177 (National Express).
How long does the bus take from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester City Centre?
Around 260 minutes on the 172, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 172) leaves around 05:00 and the last around 23:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.