Bristol to Durham bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Bristol to Durham

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

$41

Average price

$66

Fastest journey

8 h 5 m

Average duration

9 h 27 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

376 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bristol to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bristol to Durham will cost around $66 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.

Fast buses

Of the 5 buses that leave Bristol for Durham on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 376 km distance in an average of 9 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Megabus
08:40AM8h25
Bristol
05:05PMDurham
$411One-way
0 transfers
National Express
05:45PM10h40
Bristol
04:25AMDurham
$531One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM10h10
Bristol
04:25AMDurham
$611One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
09:00AM8h05
Bristol
05:05PMDurham
$671One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:30PM9h55
Bristol
04:25AMDurham
$1101One-way
0 transfers

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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Durham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €29, and a train costs an average of €53.

Distance: 233 miles (375 km)

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Train

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€157

Average price

10h 5m

Average total duration

9h 35m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bristol to Durham

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Buses from Bristol to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance
233 miles (375 km)
Average bus duration
9h 35m
Cheapest ticket price
$35 (€29)
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
7h 45m
First bus
00:20
Last bus
23:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and FlixBus from Bristol to Durham

Buy your official National Express, Megabus and FlixBus bus tickets to Durham from Bristol from $15 (€12) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Durham from Bristol, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Bristol to Durham bus information:

  • Average Duration: 10 h
  • Cheapest Price: $38

FAQs: Bus from Bristol to Durham

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The major bus station for departures in Bristol is Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) for your trip from Bristol to Durham.
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The major bus station for arrivals in Durham is Durham, University - Palatine Centre. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Durham, University - Palatine Centre for your trip to Durham from Bristol.
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