How to travel from Durham to Manchester

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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 $11. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $31.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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$59

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$22

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2h 54m

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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.

National ExpressNX177
11:15AM3h40
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
02:55PMManchester, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX177
11:15AM3h40
Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
02:55PMManchester, Coach Station
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37222
08:18AM2h00
Durham station (DHM)
10:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$601One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressL37225
09:18AM2h00
Durham station (DHM)
11:18AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$721One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37225 · L36832
09:18AM2h27
Durham station (DHM)
11:45AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$681One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC75118+TransPennine ExpressL36759
09:53AM2h16
Durham station (DHM)
12:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$681One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Durham to Manchester

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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Manchester including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

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

A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Manchester costing on average $31 (€25).

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

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 10m.

The distance from Durham to Manchester is approximately 93 miles (150 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Manchester is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

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

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