The average train between Manchester and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 40 min and the fastest train takes 33 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Manchester to Newcastle-under-Lyme. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 20 minutes between Manchester and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 40 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Manchester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Manchester to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 53.5 km. The road distance is 60 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trent hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 33 min. Two other operators also service this route.