How to travel from Cambridge to Durham

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Compare bus and train for Cambridge to Durham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cambridge to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. 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 €41, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 191 miles (308 km)

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€82

Average price

€74

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Cheapest

3h 25m

Average total duration

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2h 55m

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30m

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9h 16m

Average total duration

8h 46m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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LNER

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from Cambridge to Durham

How to get from Cambridge to Durham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Cambridge to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
08:15AM9h35
Cambridge
05:50PMDurham
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
08:15AM9h35
Cambridge
05:50PMDurham
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:10PM9h25
Cambridge
03:35AMDurham
$1161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
04:30PM9h40
Cambridge
02:10AMDurham
$591One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cambridge to Durham

Travel to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cambridge to Durham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cambridge and Durham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Cambridge to Durham is a train with an average price of $40 (€32).

This is compared to other travel options from Cambridge to Durham:

A train is $12 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cambridge to Durham costing on average $52 (€41).

The fastest way to travel from Cambridge to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 3h 18m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 25m.

The distance from Cambridge to Durham is approximately 191 miles (308 km).
The average frequency per day from Cambridge to Durham is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cambridge and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cambridge to Durham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cambridge station (CBG) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cambridge, Parkside (Parker's Piece) and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cambridge to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry to go to Durham by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cambridge to Durham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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