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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Durham | Manchester Victoria | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Durham | Manchester Victoria | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Durham | Manchester Victoria | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Durham to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Companies
Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at £24
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham to Manchester by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Durham to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Durham to Manchester start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £64. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Durham to Manchester?
The average train journey time from Durham to Manchester is 2h 36m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 59m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Durham to Manchester route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Durham to Manchester?
The earliest train from Durham to Manchester departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:14.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Durham to Manchester was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £23To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Durham to Manchester as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £23 to £133 for a train ticket from Durham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-12-13.
