How to travel from Durham to Leeds

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Compare bus and train for Durham to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, while a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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Compare ways to travel from Durham to Leeds

Compare the available ways to get from Durham to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Leeds costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Durham and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Durham to Leeds among Omio's users.

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from Durham to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Transpennine ExpressC24945 · TP281800
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressC24945 · TP281800
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressTP282100+London North Eastern RailwayC01963
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressG16018 · TP282000
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressTP279500+London North Eastern RailwayC01907
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressTP280100+London North Eastern RailwayC01959
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressTP279800+London North Eastern RailwayC01950
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayC01959+Transpennine ExpressTP280100
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressG16013 · TP281400
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Durham to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Durham to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $15.

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

A bus is $35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Leeds costing on average $50.

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 44m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 47m.

The distance from Durham to Leeds is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Leeds is:
  • Around 18 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Leeds 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 Durham to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Durham to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 18 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 7 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.
Omio customers who travel from Durham to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, London Kings Cross (KGX), Dublin, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Leeds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Leeds, you can explore the Leeds City Museum with its interactive exhibits on natural history, archaeology, and local history, or visit Temple Newsam, a Tudor-Jacobean mansion featuring beautiful gardens and a working farm. The Thackray Medical Museum offers engaging exhibits on the history of medicine. For performances, The Grand Theatre showcases opera, ballet, and musicals. Shopping enthusiasts will enjoy the Victoria Quarter for its stunning architecture and luxury boutiques. Notable sights include the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, Roundhay Park, Kirkstall Abbey, and Harewood House.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Leeds allows you to explore its key attractions, such as the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds Art Gallery, and the lively shopping and dining scene at Leeds City Centre.

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