The average bus between Manchester and Stockton-on-Tees takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Stockton-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Stockton-on-Tees at 5:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stockton-on-Tees station via Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Middlesbrough station.
Book your Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees bus tickets online with FlixBus and Stagecoach North East.
The distance between Manchester and Stockton-on-Tees is 135 km. The road distance is 177 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Middlesbrough 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 40m.