The average train between Manchester Airport Station and Durham takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport Station to Durham. 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 Manchester Airport Station and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Airport Station is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 22m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change

2h 59m • 1 change

2h 55m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport Station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport Station station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Manchester Airport Station to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport Station to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Manchester Airport Station to Durham train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Manchester Airport Station and Durham is 163.4 km. The road distance is 230 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m.