How to travel from Newcastle to Durham

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Compare train and bus for Newcastle to Durham

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, while a bus costs an average of $10.

Distance: 13 miles (22 km)

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from Newcastle to Durham

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

Our recommendation

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

  • Transpennine ExpressG15900
    1:02 PM0h15
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:17 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressG15900
    1:02 PM0h15
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    1:17 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC01959
    12:27 PM0h11
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:38 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressG15922
    12:02 PM0h15
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    12:17 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressC24954
    10:02 AM0h15
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    10:17 AMDurham station (DHM)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressG15907
    11:02 AM0h15
    Newcastle station (NCL)
    11:17 AMDurham station (DHM)
    $51One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Durham.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Newcastle and Durham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Newcastle to Durham is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Durham costing on average $10 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Newcastle to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 44m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 6m.

The distance from Newcastle to Durham is approximately 13 miles (22 km).
The average frequency per day from Newcastle to Durham is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newcastle 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 Newcastle to Durham:
  • Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, Coach Station and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newcastle to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus to go to Durham by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Durham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newcastle to Durham with the following travel companies:
  • 5 direct buses per day with Megabus.
  • 9 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail.
Omio customers who travel from Newcastle to Durham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, York, Leeds. 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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