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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 49m. 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 $9.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$41 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m 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 |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Durham:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Durham costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- Around 9 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 LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo to go to Durham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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