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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Airport
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 1 at
    Departure city: Manchester
    Departure location: Manchester Victoria
    Arrival time: May 1 at
    Destination city: Durham
    Destination location: Durham
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Durham.

Average Price$15 - $67Average Duration3h 50m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$32 - $177Average Duration2h 7m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$20 - $20Average Duration2h 10m
6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 10mAverage Duration
$20Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Train Manchester to Durham: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$82
Average train trip duration2h 7m
Number of daily trains9
Earliest train departure7:00am
Distance102 miles (163 km)
Latest train departure7:44pm

Manchester to Durham Train

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Manchester to Durham was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $31

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 $31 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 $31 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Manchester to Durham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Manchester and Durham compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Manchester to Durham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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