How to travel from Manchester to Durham

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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 €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 €6, and a train costs an average of €26.

Distance: 150 km

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€50

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€19

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2h 31m

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3h 51m

Average total duration

3h 21m

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from Manchester to Durham

How to get from Manchester to Durham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Manchester to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX177
05:00PM2h50
Manchester, Coach Station
07:50PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX177
05:00PM2h50
Manchester, Coach Station
07:50PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National ExpressNX177
05:00PM2h50
Manchester, Coach Station
07:50PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
191One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC43815+CrossCountryXC032500
08:15AM3h35
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
11:50AMDurham station (DHM)
471One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37180 · TP033100
09:00AM3h25
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:25PMDurham station (DHM)
491One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL36835+CrossCountryXC032300
09:15AM3h35
Manchester Victoria (MCV)
12:50PMDurham station (DHM)
491One-way
1 transfer

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Durham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Durham is a bus with an average price of €6.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Durham:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Durham costing on average €26.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

The Manchester to Durham distance is approximately 150 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Durham is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Durham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Durham by bus.
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Durham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Durham with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Durham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, York, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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