How to travel from Leeds to Durham

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Compare bus and train for Leeds to Durham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. 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 bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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€27

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€11

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1h 56m

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1h 26m

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30m

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2h 37m

Average total duration

2h 7m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Leeds to Durham

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

Our recommendation

train

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

CrossCountryC74921
10:10AM1h13
Leeds station (LDS)
11:23AMDurham station (DHM)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:10AM2h15
Leeds, Coach Station
11:25AMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$101One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74921
10:10AM1h13
Leeds station (LDS)
11:23AMDurham station (DHM)
$271One-way
0 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC74838
09:10AM1h13
Leeds station (LDS)
10:23AMDurham station (DHM)
$271One-way
0 transfers
CrossCountryC74836
08:10AM1h13
Leeds station (LDS)
09:23AMDurham station (DHM)
$271One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37178
09:52AM1h14
Leeds station (LDS)
11:06AMDurham station (DHM)
$501One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM1h55
Leeds, Coach Station
11:55AMSunderland, Interchange
$121One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00AM2h30
Leeds, Coach Station
12:30PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$101One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:00AM2h10
Leeds, Coach Station
01:10PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds to Durham

Travel to Durham 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 Leeds to Durham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leeds and Durham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Durham is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Durham costing on average $12 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 35m.

The distance from Leeds to Durham is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Durham is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Durham 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 Leeds to Durham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leeds to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) to go to Durham by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Durham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Durham with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry.
  • 4 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Leeds to Durham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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