Manchester to Durham train

Q: How much does the train from Manchester to Durham cost on average?

The Manchester to Durham train ticket price is on average £51 if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next week.

Q: What is the average Manchester to Durham train duration?

On average the train from Manchester to Durham duration is 2 h 4 min for the 93 miles long route, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester to Durham

Showing times and prices for 17 Aug

Cheapest

£32

Average

£54

The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Transpennine Express

11:45Manchester2h09 13:54Durham

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£321One-way

Transpennine Express

08:46Manchester2h08 10:54Durham

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£441One-way

Transpennine Express

17:46Manchester2h08 19:54Durham

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£441One-way

Transpennine Express

10:46Manchester2h10 12:56Durham

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£751One-way

Transpennine Express

09:27Manchester2h58 12:25Durham

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£771One-way

Train schedule Manchester to Durham

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 17 August

Transpennine Express

08:46Manchester2h08 10:54Durham

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Transpennine Express

09:27Manchester2h58 12:25Durham

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Transpennine Express

10:46Manchester2h10 12:56Durham

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Transpennine Express

11:45Manchester2h09 13:54Durham

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Transpennine Express

17:46Manchester2h08 19:54Durham

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Fastest train times from Manchester to Durham

Showing times and prices for 17 Aug

Fastest Journey

2 h 8 m

Average

2 h 18 m

Trains per day

Distance

150 km

Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Durham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Transpennine Express

08:46Manchester2h08 10:54Durham

0 changes

£441One-way

Transpennine Express

17:46Manchester2h08 19:54Durham

0 changes

£441One-way

Transpennine Express

11:45Manchester2h09 13:54Durham

0 changes

£321One-way

Transpennine Express

10:46Manchester2h10 12:56Durham

0 changes

£751One-way

Transpennine Express

09:27Manchester2h58 12:25Durham

0 changes

£771One-way

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Overview: Train from Manchester to Durham

	Distance	93 miles
	Average train duration	2 h 4 min
	Average train ticket price	£51 (€58)
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Northern Rail, Transpennine Express or London North Eastern Railway

Trains from Manchester to Durham cover the 93 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 4 min with our travel partners like Northern Rail, Transpennine Express or London North Eastern Railway. There are direct train services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £51, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £21. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Durham.

Train companies: Northern Rail (3) trains Manchester to Durham

Travel between Manchester and Durham from £21 with Omio’s train partners Northern Rail (3)! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Northern Rail (3)

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Durham from Manchester. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Travel Tips: Trains from Manchester to Durham

Travel by train to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Durham.

Omio customers have found cheap train tickets between Manchester and Durham for as low as £21 for the next 7 days.

The Manchester to Durham train ticket price is on average £51 if you are looking to book your tickets for this journey in the next week.

The distance between Manchester and Durham by train is approximately 93 miles.

On average the train from Manchester to Durham duration is 2 h 4 min for the 93 miles long route, but the travel time can vary if you depart on weekends and holidays.

When travelling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving in Durham.

Passengers board their train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and travel around 0.6 miles (954 m) from the city centre to this train station.

Passengers travelling this route most often arrive at Durham and need to travel approximately 0.3 miles (533 m) from the train station to the city centre in Durham.

When taking a train from Manchester to Durham, you can count on Northern Rail, Transpennine Express or London North Eastern Railway for the best way to get you to Durham. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Manchester and Durham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

The earliest train for this route departs from Manchester at 07: 00. The last train leaves from Manchester at 20: 21. Check Omio for the latest train times from Manchester to Durham and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

The price of a one way train ticket from Manchester to Durham is on average £51 if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this journey. In general, you can find train tickets to Durham from Manchester available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this Journey

Manchester

Durham

The major railway station for departures from Manchester is Manchester Piccadilly. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Piccadilly for your trip to Durham from Manchester.

Amenities at station

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Address

Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 04: 30 - 22: 30 | Sun: 07: 00 - 22: 30

Public transport options for Manchester Piccadilly

Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales

Amenities at station

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Address

Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR

Public transport options for Manchester Airport

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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Parking

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Address

Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY

Public transport options for Manchester Victoria

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Address

Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU

Public transport options for Manchester Oxford Road

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)