How to travel from Manchester to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Manchester and Seaton is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Manchester to Seaton by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Thornaby.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
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Bus

Take the bus to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance194km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manchester and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Manchester to Seaton by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Manchester and Seaton is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Manchester and Seaton by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Manchester to Seaton is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Seaton. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.

TransPennine Express Service run train services between Manchester and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Manchester and Seaton. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Manchester and Seaton. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Seaton. We recommend that you take the bus to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Manchester and Seaton. The distance is around 194km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Seaton is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £9 ($11).

How do I get from Manchester to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Manchester and Seaton

Transport options from Manchester to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 30m
£24($28)
hourly203km (126 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
£9($11)
twice daily197km (122 miles)
Bus to Middlesbrough3h 5m
£17($20)
every 4 hours192km (119 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand194km (120 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton