There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Seaham by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
- Take the train from Thornaby to Seahamtrain Nunthorpe - Newcastle / ...
3h 33m£42–71Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
3h 46m£14–22Drive 125.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Seahamcar 125.8 mi
2h 21m£32–46Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
4h 11m£18–35
Manchester to Seaham by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Seaham is to bus which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Seaham is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at New Strangford Road via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Seaham via Thornaby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Manchester and Seaham is 142 miles. The road distance is 126.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Seaham without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Manchester to Seaham, including transfers.
Manchester to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Seaham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Seaham is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £22 and takes 3h 46m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Seaham via Thornaby in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £14–22 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sunderland Interchange station.
Manchester to Seaham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thornaby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Seaham is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Manchester to Seaham.
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