What is the distance between Manchester and Durham?

About 94 miles (151 km) separate Manchester and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Durham?

If you're headed to Durham from Manchester, chances are that your bus will leave from Shudehill and arrive at Durham Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Crook Hall, Durham Cathedral, High Force Waterfall, Oriental Museum and Durham Heritage Centre.

Bus Manchester to Durham from $12 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
Departure time: August 2 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Bus Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 50m
Departure time: August 2 at 8:20pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Shudehill
Arrival time: August 3 at 1:55pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham University
Operated by: Megabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 35m
Departure time: August 2 at 4:20pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Arrival time: August 2 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Bus Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 30m
Departure time: August 2 at 4:20pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)
Arrival time: August 2 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Bus Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 3h 30m
Departure time: August 2 at 5:00pm
Departure city: Manchester
Departure location: Coach Station
Arrival time: August 2 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Durham
Destination location: Durham Bus Station
Operated by: National Express
Vehicle: BusDuration: 2h 50m

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Durham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $58	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$32 - $185	Average Duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$15 - $15	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

$15Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Manchester to Durham: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$36

Average bus trip duration3h 50m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure1:50pm

Distance93 miles (149 km)

Latest bus departure8:20pm

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,421 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,212 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Infobus

4/5473 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

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Manchester to Durham Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Manchester to Durham, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Durham?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Bus Station

Frequently asked questions for your trip Manchester - Durham

What is the distance between Manchester and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do 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

07/27

$25

07/28

$14

Today

$34

07/30

$34

07/31

$34

08/01

$12

08/02

$17

08/03

$12

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Durham was searched and found on Aug 1, 2025 with a price of $12

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 $12 to $40 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 $12 which is on 2025-08-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Manchester to Durham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Manchester to Durham.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Durham that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Manchester to Durham while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Manchester by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Durham

You can also go to Durham by train

Train from Manchester to Durham

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