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Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $17, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $50 Average price |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Edinburgh to Durham:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Durham costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Durham
How to get from Edinburgh to Durham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G008426:04 PM1h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:51 PMDurham station (DHM)$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G008426:04 PM1h47Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:51 PMDurham station (DHM)$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- C020337:00 PM1h42Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:42 PMDurham station (DHM)$391One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G011705:04 PM1h48Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:52 PMDurham station (DHM)$361One-way0 transfers
- C020568:20 PM1h49Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:09 PMDurham station (DHM)$371One-way0 transfers
- C020177:25 PM1h44Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:09 PMDurham station (DHM)$391One-way0 transfers
NX59810:05 PM3h05Edinburgh, Bus Station1:10 AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Durham:
A train is $18 (€14) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Durham costing on average $50 (€40).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 23m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Lumo to go to Durham by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry.
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