The average bus between Manchester and Durham takes 2h 55m and the fastest bus takes 2h 50m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Manchester to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a week between Manchester and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:00 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:50 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester station and arriving at Durham station. Services depart 3 times a week, and operate 4 times a week. The journey takes approximately 2h 55m.
Manchester to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.
Book your Manchester to Durham bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Durham is 150.4 km. The road distance is 190 km.
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street 6 times a week. Tickets cost £22–55 and the journey takes 2h 50m.