There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Thornabytrain Manchester Airport - Redcar Central / ...
2h 13m£30–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Loungebus 172
3h 14m£16–27Drive 104.7 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Stockton-on-Teescar 104.7 mi
2h 2m£26–38
Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Stockton-on-Tees. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at High Street Stand T via Bus Station Stand 19. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Thornaby. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Manchester and Stockton-on-Tees is 115 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £55.
The train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Stockton-on-Tees, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Thornaby hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- 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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Express Lounge
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- National Express
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Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station Express Lounge.
Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Thornaby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Manchester to Stockton-on-Tees.
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