What is the cheapest way to get from Birtley to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Birtley to Manchester is to bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 5h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birtley to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Birtley to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Birtley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Birtley station to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Durham Road-Fire Station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via John Dobson Street and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Birtley and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Birtley to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gateshead and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Birtley to Manchester?

The distance between Birtley and Manchester is 153 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

How do I travel from Birtley to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Birtley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Birtley to Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Birtley to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Manchester bus from?

Birtley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Manchester train from?

Birtley to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Birtley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Birtley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 5h 11m.

Where does the Birtley to Manchester bus arrive?

Birtley to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Birtley to Manchester train arrive?

Birtley to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.

Can I drive from Birtley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Birtley to Manchester is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Birtley to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3600+ hotels available in Manchester.

Birtley to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Birtley to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 26m
£52–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
5h 22m
£16–27
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
5h 11m
£19–36
Drive 125.4 mi
1. Drive from Birtley to Manchestercar 125.4 mi
2h 31m
£31–45

Birtley to Manchester by bus, subway, and train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.3 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Birtley, Gateshead, England and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to Manchester Central Coach Station via John Dobson Street, Leeds City Bus Station, and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 5h 11m.

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