The average train between Manchester and County Durham takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to County 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:45 PM which arrives into County Durham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at County Durham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Manchester to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Manchester to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Manchester to County Durham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester and County Durham is 135.6 km. The road distance is 198 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £35–70 and the journey takes 1h 48m.