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Trip Summary

11 trains operate daily from Durham to Manchester. The train trip from Durham to Manchester is usually about 2 hours and 34 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest TransPennine Express train can get you there in as little as 2 hours and 6 minutes.

Distance93 mi (150 km)
Fastest train2h 6m
Lowest price€75.10
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceCrossCountry + Connections
Train lines4

Which train should you take from Durham to Manchester?

There are 4 train lines with service from Durham to Manchester. CrossCountry + Connections is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
CrossCountry + Connections52h 33m€80.56
London North Eastern Railway + Connections22h 34m€79.65
TransPennine Express32h 26m€78.13
TransPennine Express + Connections13h 2m€84.20
  • CrossCountry + Connections train tickets from Durham to Manchester start from €75, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 CrossCountry + Connections schedules to Manchester. CrossCountry + Connections in Durham leaves from Durham Train Station . And in Manchester trains arrive at Manchester Airport and one other train station.

    From Durham to Manchester train travel on CrossCountry + Connections takes 2 hours and 33 minutes. If you are looking to get to Manchester faster, CrossCountry + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, CrossCountry + Connections offers 5 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Manchester.

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.

  • TransPennine Express train tickets from Durham to Manchester start from €75, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 TransPennine Express schedules to Manchester. TransPennine Express in Durham leaves from Durham Train Station . And in Manchester trains arrive at Manchester Victoria and one other train station.

    From Durham to Manchester train travel on TransPennine Express takes 2 hours and 26 minutes. If you are looking to get to Manchester faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.

    If you're considering a weeked trip, TransPennine Express offers 3 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Manchester.

  • TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Durham to Manchester start from €84, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Manchester. TransPennine Express + Connections in Durham leaves from Durham Train Station . And in Manchester trains arrive at Manchester Airport .

    From Durham to Manchester train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 3 hours and 2 minutes. If you are looking to get to Manchester faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 6 minutes.

    If you are looking to travel to Manchester on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express + Connections scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Durham.

Frequently Asked Questions

The distance between Durham and Manchester is approximately 93 miles, or 150 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 hours and 34 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 2 hours and 6 minutes. Although it takes a couple of hours each way, it's still possible to make a round trip in a single day. Since most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, you should be able to browse the Internet or get some work done during your journey.

Trains departing from Durham to Manchester tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.

The earliest train departs Durham at 12:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 21:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

There are 11 scheduled trains on most days. 2 of these are direct connections to Manchester. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Manchester to Durham.

City Information

Manchester

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Most recognizable for its world-famous football team, Manchester is a modern, vibrant city with a diverse range of attractions that will appeal to explorers of all kinds. Often referred to as "The Capital of the North," Manchester is also known for being the birthplace of the industrial revolution. Visitors can relive this booming era by taking a trip to the Science and Industry Museum to see how this previously small town changed the world's ideas of industry and manufacturing forever. These days, Manchester is famous for its music and art scene, with it being the birthplace of bands like The Smiths and Oasis.

Art and music-lovers may want to visit Afflecks, a vast and eclectic emporium of all things indie and grunge, to purchase records, artwork, and memorabilia, among many other things. Manchester is also home to 15 parks and gardens, with Fletcher Moss Park and Botanical Gardens among the most popular. This park provides a beautiful setting for picnics and scenic walks, perfect for when you need an escape from the bustling city.

And if you really are only here for Man U, both Old Trafford and Etihad Stadium are stops on our itinerary to visit every premier league stadium in England.

With three large train stations—Piccadilly, Oxford Road, and Victoria—Manchester is easily accessible via rail. National Express and Megabus coaches also allow access from all over the country. In addition, Manchester Airport houses three large terminals, which provide global entry to the city.

Station Information

Where is the train station in Durham?

Main departure station: Durham Train Station

There is one train station in Durham.

All train stations in Durham:

  • Durham Train Station

Where is the train station in Manchester?

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Main arrival station: Manchester Airport

Refurbished in 2004 and 2014, Manchester Airport Station is a combined rail, Metrolink tram, and bus station. Referred to as "The Station" on signage, it is linked to the airport terminals by the Sky Link elevated walkway. Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales operate rail services, with destinations including central Manchester, Edinburgh, and Glasgow. National Express and Megabus also operate frequent buses to and from the airport. The Metrolink tram connects with Manchester Victoria rail station, located much closer to the center of Manchester.

Train stations in Manchester:

  • Manchester Airport

  • Manchester Victoria

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