The average train between Durham and Bury takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Bury. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Bury. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Bury at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 17m • 1 change

3h 46m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

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2h 54m • 1 change

2h 38m • 1 change

2h 48m • 1 change

2h 37m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Bury. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Bury station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Durham to Bury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Bury train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
The distance between Durham and Bury is 139.1 km. The road distance is 230 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h.