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Compare bus and train for Durham to Aberdeen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Aberdeen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, while a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$112 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Aberdeen costing on average $87.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
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How to get from Durham to Aberdeen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham to Aberdeen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:10 AM6h10Durham11:20 AMAberdeen$311One-way0 transfers
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- 5:10 AM6h10Durham11:20 AMAberdeen$311One-way0 transfers
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- 5:10 AM6h10Durham11:20 AMAberdeen$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Aberdeen:
A bus is $56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Aberdeen costing on average $112.
Other travel options to Aberdeen take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 16m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Aberdeen as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Aberdeen, Guild Street.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Aberdeen station (ABD).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aberdeen by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail to go to Aberdeen by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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