The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 3 trains that leave Durham station (DHM) for Manchester Airport every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£37 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:00 Durham station (DHM) | 3h30 | 10:30 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:19 Durham station (DHM) | 3h25 | 10:44 Manchester Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 05:19 |
Last train 07:19 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Durham station (DHM) and Manchester Airport from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
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Northern Rail (3)
FAQs: Durham station (DHM) to Manchester Airport train

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Important Stations and Airports in Durham station (DHM) and Manchester Airport
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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