How to travel from Edinburgh to Durham

There are 2 ways that you can travel to Durham from Edinburgh. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Durham from Edinburgh is by taking a bus, which costs on average $36 (€28).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Durham:

Taking a bus is about $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $37 (€29) for this journey.

The quickest way to travel between Edinburgh and Durham is by train, which takes on average 1 h 38 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, getting to Durham by bus can take on average 3 h 25 min.

The Edinburgh to Durham distance is around 103 miles (166 km).

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Durham:

• Most travelers take a bus from Edinburgh, Elder Street to Durham, Bus Station (stand C).
• Most travelers catch their train from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Durham.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Megabus for buses to Durham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Edinburgh to Durham tickets on Omio for $36 (€28).
• First Transpennine Express can take you to Durham by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for First Transpennine Express from Edinburgh to Durham for $37 (€29).

Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Durham with the following travel companies:

• You can take a direct bus with Megabus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Durham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Edinburgh and Durham.

When planning your trip from Edinburgh to Durham, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $36 (€28) one way.
• Train tickets are costing $37 (€29) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Edinburgh to Durham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.