The distance between Durham and Manchester is around 192km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Manchester by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Blackpool National Express Coach Facility and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to Manchester by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 4h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).
The distance between Durham and Manchester is around 192km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 136km (84 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Durham and Manchester by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Manchester is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Manchester. We recommend that you drive to Manchester. instead which will take 2h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Manchester. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and Blackpool National Express Coach Facility. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Manchester. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Manchester. We recommend that you take the bus to Blackpool National Express Coach Facility and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Manchester. The distance is around 192km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Manchester is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £6 ($7).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 4h 45m | £6($7) | twice a week | 260km (162 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £34($40) | on demand | 192km (119 miles) |
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