The average bus between Manchester and Thornaby-on-Tees takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 3h 43m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Thornaby-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 Thornaby-on-Tees. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Thornaby-on-Tees at 6:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Express Lounge and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Thornaby-on-Tees? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Thornaby-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Thornaby-on-Tees station via Bus Station Express Lounge station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Manchester to Thornaby-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Thornaby-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
The distance between Manchester and Thornaby-on-Tees is 132.1 km. The road distance is 176 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 2h 55m.