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Compare bus and train for Manchester to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 150 km
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€51 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Durham by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Durham
Travel to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Durham.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Durham:
A bus is €17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Durham costing on average €26.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), LNER to go to Durham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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