The average train between Durham and Manchester takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:22 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 5m.
Durham to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Durham to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Durham and Manchester is 150.4 km. The road distance is 214 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h.
