The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM)
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£51
Fastest journey
3 h 39 m
Average duration
3 h 57 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Durham station (DHM) every day 2 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 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 15 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 Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £29.
Distance: 164 km
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3h 18m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 08:04 Manchester Airport | 3h56 | 12:00 Durham station (DHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM)
Trains from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 16:32. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £29 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 16:32 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Durham station (DHM) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Durham station (DHM) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham station (DHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Durham station (DHM)
- 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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