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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 prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price |
44m Average total duration Fastest 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Newcastle to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Newcastle to Durham:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newcastle to Durham costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Newcastle station (NCL) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
- Travel with Megabus to go to Durham by bus.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Durham by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 9 direct trains per day with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3).
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