What is the distance between Manchester and Durham?

The distance covered from Manchester to Durham is 151 km (94 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Durham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Manchester Airport, in Manchester, and end it at Durham Bus Station, in Durham.

Bus from Manchester to Durham starting at $19 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Durham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00pm	Coach Station	2h 50m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	9h 55m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 30m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	3h 30m	7:50pm	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	23h 15m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:08 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Durham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

151 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $152	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$46 - $262	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,272 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,714 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Durham?

Stops in Manchester

A - Manchester Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Durham by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Durham?
The distance covered from Manchester to Durham is 151 km (94 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Durham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Manchester Airport, in Manchester, and end it at Durham Bus Station, in Durham.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-15

$26

11-16

$68

Today

No data

11-18

No data

11-19

$48

11-20

$48

11-21

No data

11-22

$19

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Durham was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Durham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $76 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-22.