The average train between Durham and Prestwich takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Prestwich. 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 hourly between Durham and Prestwich. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Prestwich at 11:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Prestwich station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Durham to Prestwich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Prestwich train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
The distance between Durham and Prestwich is 145.7 km. The road distance is 229 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 32m.