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How to get fromDurham to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Greater Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Leeds - Manchester Airport / ...
    2h 59m
    £41–81
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 177
    3h 42m
    £21–33
  3. Drive  118.6 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Greater Manchestercar car 118.6 mi
    2h 33m
    £30–44
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain train Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
    3h 8m
    £42–67

Durham to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Durham to St Mary's via Leeds, Manchester Oxford Road, and Oxford Road Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Central Coach Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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