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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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€58 Average price | €24 Average price Cheapest |
3h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg 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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How to get from Liverpool to Durham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool to Durham
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Durham:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Durham costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) to go to Durham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
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