How to travel from Durham to Manchester

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Travel Information between Durham and Manchester

distanceDistance93 miles (150 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or train
priceTicket price range$9 - $19
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $9 (€8) • 2 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $19 (€16) • 2 h
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus or TransPennine Express

Take a bus or train to travel 93 miles (150 km) to Manchester from Durham. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Durham to Manchester.

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from Durham to Manchester

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

Megabus
11:35AM3h35
Durham
03:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$171One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Megabus
11:35AM3h35
Durham
03:10PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$171One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Transpennine Express
05:51AM2h25
Durham station (DHM)
08:16AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$681One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Transpennine Express
04:38AM2h41
Durham station (DHM)
07:19AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$381One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine Express
05:00AM2h37
Durham station (DHM)
07:37AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$681One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
11:35AM4h15
Durham
03:50PMManchester, Airport
$321One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between Durham and Manchester on National Express, Northern Rail (3) and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned travel operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 travel companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter travel across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern travel journeys to Manchester from Durham. There is only one class option on Northern travel: Standard.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      FAQs: Travel from Durham to Manchester

      FAQs: Travel to Manchester 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 Durham to Manchester.
      FAQs

      There are 2 travel options to Manchester from Durham. You can take a bus or train.

      The cheapest way to get from Durham to Manchester is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $9 (€8) compared to other travel options to Manchester:

      Taking a bus costs $10 (€8) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $19 (€16).

      The quickest way to travel to Manchester from Durham is by train, which takes on average 2 h   compared to other travel options that take longer:

      Getting to Manchester by bus takes 2 h 55 min on average.

      The Durham to Manchester distance is around 93 miles (150 km).

      The average frequency per day from Durham to Manchester is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Durham and Manchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham to Manchester:

        • Buses mostly depart from Durham, University - Palatine Centre and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
        • Trains most often depart from Durham at Durham and arrive in Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Durham to Manchester:

        • You can travel from Durham to Manchester by bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $9 (€8) with Megabus from Durham to Manchester.
        • You can travel to Manchester from Durham by train with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3). You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€16) with TransPennine Express from Durham to Manchester.

        Yes, there are direct services available from Durham to Manchester with the following travel companies:

        • Direct bus with.
        • Take a direct train with TransPennine Express.

        Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Manchester as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Manchester from Durham.

        Your trip from Durham to Manchester doesn't have to end in Manchester. Many of our customers like to extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow. If you’d like to add London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh or Glasgow to your Durham to Manchester tour, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Manchester today!

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