The average bus between Thornaby-on-Tees and Manchester takes 4h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Thornaby-on-Tees to Manchester. 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 Thornaby-on-Tees and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thornaby-on-Tees is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Manchester at 3:50 AM. All services require a transfer at High Street Stand Q and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Thornaby-on-Tees to Manchester? 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 Thornaby-on-Tees to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Thornaby-on-Tees station and arriving at Manchester station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Thornaby-on-Tees to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Thornaby-on-Tees to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Thornaby-on-Tees and Manchester is 132.1 km. The road distance is 175 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–50 and the journey takes 3h 5m.