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How to get fromManchester to Newcastleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Knightontrain train Shrewsbury - Swansea / ...
    3h 10m
    £63–94

  2. Drive 96 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Newcastlecar car 96 mi
    2h 17m
    £24–34

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boars Head PHbus bus 553
    3h 24m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus bus
    2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus bus 64
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marketbus bus 553
    6h 29m

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Newcastle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 105.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Newcastle, Shropshire, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastle via Shrewsbury and Knighton in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle via bus station, Bus Station, and Market in around 6h 29m.

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