172 Manchester Airport, Manchester - Newcastle upon Tyne ↔ Newcastle upon Tyne - Manchester Airport, Manchester
Operated by National Express. First bus 01:15, last bus 23:40. 18 journeys on weekdays.
Timetable
Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. For times at your exact stop, open the stop's own page.
| Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) | · | · | 05:00 | 08:25 | 08:25 | 17:35 | 17:35 | 23:35 | 23:35 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interchange (Stand W) | · | · | 05:30 | 08:55 | 08:55 | 18:05 | 18:05 | 00:05 | 00:05 |
| Bus Station Express Lounge (30) | · | · | 06:15 | 09:45 | 09:45 | 18:50 | 18:50 | · | · |
| Bus Station Stand Z | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | 00:45 | 00:45 |
| Dyer Street (Bay 6) | 02:20 | 02:20 | · | · | · | 20:20 | 20:20 | 02:20 | 02:20 |
| Nelson Street N2 (near) | · | · | 07:55 | 11:40 | 11:40 | · | · | 02:50 | 02:50 |
| Manchester Central Coach Station | 03:55 | 03:55 | 09:25 | 12:55 | 12:55 | 21:35 | 21:35 | 03:55 | 03:55 |
| Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) | · | · | · | 13:25 | · | · | · | · | · |
| Manchester Airport The Station | 04:20 | 04:20 | 09:50 | · | 13:25 | 22:00 | 22:00 | 04:20 | 04:20 |
Route map
All stops on route 172
172 towards Newcastle upon Tyne - Manchester Airport, Manchester
- Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
- Interchange (Stand W) Sunderland
- Bus Station Express Lounge (30) Middlesbrough
- Bus Station Stand Z Middlesbrough
- Dyer Street (Bay 6) Leeds City Centre
- Nelson Street N2 (near) Bradford City Centre
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand B) Manchester Airport
- Manchester Airport The Station Manchester Airport
172 towards Manchester Airport, Manchester - Newcastle upon Tyne
- Manchester Airport The Station (Stand C) Manchester Airport
- Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester City Centre
- Nelson Street N2 (near) Bradford City Centre
- Bus Station Express Lounge (30) Middlesbrough
- Dyer Street (Bay 6) Leeds City Centre
- Bus Station Stand Z Middlesbrough
- Interchange (Stand W) Sunderland
- Newcastle Coach Station (S-Bound) Newcastle upon Tyne
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 172 bus?
The first 172 departure on weekdays leaves at 01:15 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 172 bus?
The last 172 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 23:40. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 172 bus cost?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 (then £2 from 1 January 2027). National Express day and weekly tickets can work out cheaper if you travel more than twice a day.
Who runs the 172 bus?
The 172 is operated by National Express.
Timetable data from the operator via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.