What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to County Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to County Durham is to bus and train which costs £11 - £35 and takes 4h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to County Durham?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to County Durham is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Hunwick Road Ends via Tubwell Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and County Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to County Durham?

The distance between Manchester and County Durham is 124 miles. The road distance is 108.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to County Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to County Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £24 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to County Durham?

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Manchester to County Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to County Durham bus from?

Manchester to County Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to County Durham train from?

Manchester to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to County Durham?

The best way to get from Manchester to County Durham is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £24 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to County Durham bus arrive?

Manchester to County Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Manchester to County Durham train arrive?

Manchester to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Manchester to County Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to County Durham is 109 miles. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Manchester to County Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to County Durham?

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Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 992+ hotels available in County Durham.

Manchester to County Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 57m
£25–82
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11Uk073
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Bishop AucklandSaltburn - Bishop Auckland / ...
4h 33m
£11–32
Bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centre177
2. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Hunwick Road Ends1
3h 40m
£16–37
Drive 108 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to County Durham108 mi
2h 18m
£27–38

Manchester to County Durham by train

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Distance: 123.1 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and County Durham, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £23–80 and the journey takes 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Hunwick Road Ends via Dolphin Centre and Tubwell Row in around 3h 40m.

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