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How to get fromCounty Durham to Manchesterby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from County Durham to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain train Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h 42m
    £24–86
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    4h 10m
    £13–46
  3. Drive 107.8 mi

    1. Drive from County Durham to Manchestercar car 107.8 mi
    2h 19m
    £27–38
  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Middlesbroughtrain train Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 11 to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk073
    4h 23m

County Durham to Manchester by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between County Durham, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Bishop Auckland to Manchester Victoria via Darlington in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Manchester Central Coach Station once daily. Tickets cost £11–40 and the journey takes 2h 35m.

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