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Book Cheap Train Tickets From Newcastle to Manchester
Manchester is located in the North West of England, close to Liverpool and is worth visiting if you fancy a journey in the UK. You will find culture, outstanding attractions, and exciting history in Manchester. Direct trains from Newcastle to Manchester cover just 106 Miles / 170 Kilometres and the average journey time is just 2 Hours 29 Minutes, so you can easily visit for a day trip or a long weekend.
Newcastle to Manchester trains are operated by Transpennine Express and stop at Manchester Victoria Station. You can also take an LNER train to York Station from Newcastle and then take TPE trains to reach Manchester.
If you need to reach Manchester Piccadilly, once you get to Manchester, you can take a service between the two stations or walk for 20 minutes. Once you get to Manchester, you will find many attractions worth visiting, including the Manchester Museum, Heaton Park, and Manchester Cathedral.
Search for cheap train tickets and view train times from Newcastle to Manchester using our booking engine. It is worth travelling on a quieter service during off-peak times and booking in advance to get cheaper advance tickets.
Travelling From Newcastle to Manchester by Train
Departure Station
Newcastle
Arrival Station
Manchester
Distance
106 Miles / 170 Kilometres
First Service
04:48
Last Service
21:00
Fastest Journey Time
2 Hours 13 Minutes
Avg. Journey Time
2 Hours 29 Minutes
Frequency
55 Trains per day
Operators
Transpennine Express
Newcastle to Manchester Train Routes
The journey from Newcastle to Manchester Piccadilly travels mainly on the popular route of the East Coast Main Line. It is worth sitting on the North Side of the train to benefit from the best views. Other destinations you can visit when you travel from Newcastle include Durham, York, and Leeds. Find train times and cut the cost of your train ticket with our booking engine.
Train Companies
Transpennine Express
The Transpennine Express service runs the fastest services on the route from Newcastle to Manchester. The service is operated every hour and takes around 2.5 hours to arrive in Manchester on average. You can book seats in both Standard Class and First Class. If there are not many seat reservations left in Standard Class, you may find that seats in First Class are cheaper, and you benefit from more comfortable seating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the train from Newcastle to Manchester take?
The train from Newcastle to Manchester takes on average 2 Hours 29 Minutes, the fastest journey time is 2 Hour 13 Minutes.
Is there a direct train from Newcastle to Manchester?
There are direct services from Newcastle to Manchester that run hourly.
What time does the first train from Newcastle to Manchester leave?
The first train from Newcastle NCL to Manchester leaves at 04:48.
What time does the last train from Newcastle to Manchester leave?
The last train from Newcastle to Manchester leaves at 21:00.
