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Compare bus and train for Durham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Manchester 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 24m. 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 €18.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€49 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Durham to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Durham to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Manchester:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Manchester costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Manchester as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Durham, University - Palatine Centre and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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