How to get from Manchester to Durham
- 165 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Manchester to Durham: train. The two cities are about 165 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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165 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 17m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €50Reading date not recorded | 8h 18m3 transfers | See Bus details |
- Train€20Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 17m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€50Reading date not recorded8h 18m · 3 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Manchester to Durham: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Manchester → DewsburytrainTransPennine Express·1h 01m
- 2Dewsbury → Chester-le-StreettrainTransPennine Express·1h 36m
- 3Chester-le-Street → DurhamtrainNorthern Rail·16m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Manchester to Durham
Regional connection runs about 12 services a day on this route. We do not hold its published timetable, so no departure times are shown.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-Glasgow, Glasgow-EdinburghBook →City transitEdinburgh-EdinburghSee live options and dates →LNEREdinburgh-DurhamBook →On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, FlixBus, City transit, LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Manchester to Durham works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Manchester to Dewsbury, about 1h 1m. Transfer in Dewsbury and continue by TransPennine Express train on to Chester-le-Street (1h 36m). Transfer in Chester-le-Street and continue by Northern Rail train on to Durham (16 min). In total it's roughly €40 over 4h 17m, 2 transfers.
Manchester to Durham: common questions
Is there a train from Manchester to Durham?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Durham from Manchester?
About 165 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Manchester to Durham?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, FlixBus, City transit, LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Durham?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026