What is the distance between Manchester and Durham?

About 94 miles (151 km) separate Manchester and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Durham?

If you're headed to Durham from Manchester, chances are that your bus will leave from Shudehill and arrive at Durham Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Crook Hall, Durham Cathedral, High Force Waterfall, Oriental Museum and Durham Heritage Centre.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Durham on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	2h 50m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	9h 55m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 30m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 30m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	23h 15m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Durham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	2h 50m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	9h 55m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 30m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 30m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	23h 15m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Durham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	3h 5m	8:05pm	Durham Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	9h 55m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 50m	8:05pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 50m	8:05pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	23h 15m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Durham on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	9h 55m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	23h 15m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Durham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, 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$15 - $105	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $181	Average Duration2h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Durham?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Bus Station
28 North Road, Durham DH1 4SG, UK
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Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Durham by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

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11/19

$47

Today

$33

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11/22

$21

11/23

$21

11/24

$18

11/25

$44

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Durham was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $18

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

You can expect to pay from $18 to $50 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $18 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.