First train | 13:17 | |
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Last train | 19:17 | |
Departure station | Manchester Airport | |
Arrival station | Durham | |
Journey time | From 3h 36m | |
Distance | 102 miles (164 km) | |
Frequency | 78 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £21.20 | |
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If you want to travel from Manchester Airport to Durham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Manchester Airport to Durham by train to take around 3 hours 43 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 78 trains per day running on this route, which spans 102 miles (164 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Durham. You can travel with TransPennine Express trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Manchester Airport to Durham start from £21.20 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Manchester Airport and Durham is 3 hours and 43 minutes, with around 78 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Manchester Airport to Durham is 3 hours and 36 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Durham can start from as little as £21.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
The first train from Manchester Airport to Durham leaves at 13:17. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Manchester Airport to Durham leaves at 19:17. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Manchester Airport to Durham cover a distance of around 102 miles (164 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Durham to Manchester Airport.
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