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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 €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 €5, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€45 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration 3h 22m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Manchester:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Manchester costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
Travel optionsfrom Durham to Manchester
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:45 PM3h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:45 PM3h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus7:50 PM2h50Darlington, Feethams (Dolphin Centre)10:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€111One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus5:30 PM3h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:35 PM3h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street4:30 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€141One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 PM3h15Sunderland, Interchange9:20 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange€151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Manchester:
A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Manchester costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 22m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Manchester by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express.
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