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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Durham is to bus via Middlesbrough which costs £10 - £27 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Durham is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £26 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Sutton Street. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Manchester to Durham?

The distance between Manchester and Durham is 134 miles. The road distance is 116.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £26 - £95.

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

The train from Manchester Victoria to Durham takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Durham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Durham is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £26 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Manchester to Durham bus arrive?

Manchester to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Durham is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Manchester to Durham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1679+ hotels available in Durham.

Manchester to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2h 6m
£26–95
Bus via Middlesbrough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station Stand 11Uk073
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 18 to Leazes Road - Millburngate BridgeX12
4h 18m
£11–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street177
2h 50m
£13–35
Drive 115.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Durham115.9 mi
2h 23m
£29–41

Manchester to Durham by train

142Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Durham.

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Distance: 133.2 mi
Duration: 2h 6m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £26–95 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Street once daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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