The average train between Durham and Manchester Airport (MAN) takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham to Manchester Airport (MAN). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Durham and Manchester Airport (MAN). The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Manchester Airport (MAN) at 12:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 38m • 1 change

3h 22m • 1 change

3h 23m • 1 change

3h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Manchester Airport (MAN). However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN) station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Durham to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Durham to Manchester Airport (MAN) train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Durham and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 163.5 km. The road distance is 230 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 7m.