How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Durham?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Durham start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Durham?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Durham is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Transpennine Express .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Durham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Durham?

The earliest train from Manchester to Durham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Train Manchester to Durham from £23

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Durham on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:00	Manchester Victoria	2h 4m	09:04	Durham	Cheapest
Train	19:00	Manchester Victoria	1h 59m	20:59	Durham	Fastest
Train	07:04	Manchester Airport	3h	10:04	Durham	No tags
Train	07:04	Manchester Airport	3h	10:04	Durham	No tags
Train	08:04	Manchester Airport	3h 3m	11:07	Durham	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:13 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Durham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage duration

94 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £45	Average duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£24 - £139	Average duration2h 23m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

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

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Durham 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 Manchester to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Durham start from £24. The average price for this train route is around £60. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Durham?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Durham is 2h 23m, covering a distance of 93 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 58m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Durham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Durham?
The earliest train from Manchester to Durham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:59.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/12

£27

10/12

£35

Today

£49

12/12

No data

13/12

£48

14/12

£36

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Durham was searched and found on 9 Dec 2025 with a price of £27

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Durham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £27 to £133 for a train ticket from Manchester to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2025-12-14.