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Compare train and bus 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 $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 $8, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 67 miles (109 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Durham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Durham costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Durham
How to get from Leeds to Durham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G158006:39 PM1h27Leeds station (LDS)8:06 PMDurham station (DHM)$121One-way0 transfers
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G158006:39 PM1h27Leeds station (LDS)8:06 PMDurham station (DHM)$121One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G669838:57 AM1h21Leeds station (LDS)10:18 AMDurham station (DHM)$351One-way0 transfers
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G159147:38 PM1h28Leeds station (LDS)9:06 PMDurham station (DHM)$121One-way0 transfers
G158985:39 PM1h28Leeds station (LDS)7:07 PMDurham station (DHM)$121One-way0 transfers
G162329:39 PM1h39Leeds station (LDS)11:18 PMDurham station (DHM)$121One-way0 transfers
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C020389:41 AM2h36Leeds station (LDS)12:17 PMDurham station (DHM)$351One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Durham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Durham costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 9m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Durham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Durham by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Durham by train.
- 10 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Megabus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.
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