There are 3 ways to get from County Durham to Manchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 19m£45–78Drive 107.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from County Durham to Manchestercar 107.8 mi
2h 19m£26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Club to Tubwell Rowbus 84A
- Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 177
4h 15m
County Durham to Manchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from County Durham to Manchester is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from County Durham to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from County Durham to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Club and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Dolphin Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from County Durham to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Manchester Victoria via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between County Durham and Manchester is 128 miles. The road distance is 108.5 miles.
The best way to get from County Durham to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from County Durham to Manchester, including transfers.
County Durham to Manchester bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, depart from Club station.
County Durham to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.
The best way to get from County Durham to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between County Durham, England and Manchester, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Club to Manchester Central Coach Station via Tubwell Row and Dolphin Centre in around 4h 15m.
Train from Darlington to Manchester Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Club to Tubwell Row
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Weardale Motor Services
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
.jpg "Bus Exterior")
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
County Durham to Manchester bus services, operated by Weardale Motor Services, arrive at Tubwell Row station.
County Durham to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between County Durham to Manchester is 108 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from County Durham to Manchester.
Book your County Durham to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3658+ hotels available in Manchester.