How to travel from Liverpool to Durham

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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

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30m

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6h 7m

Average total duration

5h 37m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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from Liverpool to Durham

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

Our recommendation

train

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

TransPennine ExpressL37181
09:24AM2h42
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:06PMDurham station (DHM)
$701One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM8h20
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
07:05PMSunderland, Interchange
$231One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressL37181
09:24AM2h42
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:06PMDurham station (DHM)
$701One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TransPennine ExpressC44201
12:24PM2h42
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
03:06PMDurham station (DHM)
$681One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37183
10:24AM2h42
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:06PMDurham station (DHM)
$801One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressL37178
08:23AM2h43
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:06AMDurham station (DHM)
$801One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45AM7h10
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
05:55PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM7h25
Liverpool, Liverpool One
05:55PMNewcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
$241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:30AM8h35
Liverpool, Liverpool One
07:05PMSunderland, Interchange
$231One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Durham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Durham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Durham is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

The distance from Liverpool to Durham is approximately 109 miles (177 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Durham is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Durham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Durham:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool 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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