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Compare bus and train for Durham to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 233 miles (376 km)
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$104 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Durham to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX177 · NX540Cheapest
NX598Fastest
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham to London:
A bus is $17 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to London costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and London as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Durham, University - Palatine Centre and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, First Hull Trains to go to London by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 3 direct trains per day with LNER.
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