How to travel from Leeds to Durham

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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 an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a train costs an average of $47.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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$47

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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2h 41m

Average total duration

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Durham is a bus with an average price of $13.

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

A bus is $12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Durham costing on average $25.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 59m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 39m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Leeds and Durham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Leeds to Durham among Omio's users.

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from Leeds to Durham

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM1h55
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 PM1h55
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryG01084
    8:06 PM1h09
    Leeds station (LDS)
    9:15 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressG15909
    9:49 PM1h39
    Leeds station (LDS)
    11:28 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15913
    8:52 PM1h13
    Leeds station (LDS)
    10:05 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG16237
    10:53 PM1h18
    Leeds station (LDS)
    12:11 AMDurham station (DHM)
    $291One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 PM1h55
    Leeds, Coach Station
    6:50 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:10 PM1h55
    Leeds, Coach Station
    7:05 PMSunderland, Interchange
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM1h55
    Leeds, Coach Station
    9:25 PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    $131One-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 train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Leeds to Durham is a bus with an average price of $13.

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

A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Durham costing on average $47.

The fastest way to travel from Leeds to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 1h 48m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 39m.

The distance from Leeds to Durham is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Leeds to Durham is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 7 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.

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, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail to go to Durham by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Durham by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Durham with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Durham to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
A stay of 2 to 3 days is often sufficient to explore Durham's key attractions, such as Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, and the scenic River Wear, while allowing time to enjoy the local culture and dining.

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