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Compare bus and train for London to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €72.
Distance: 376 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€110 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Durham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Durham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Y11884Cheapest
NX598Fastest
Y11884Other options
Y11886C41110+
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FAQs: Travel from London to Durham
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Durham:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Durham costing on average €72.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains to go to Durham by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 3 direct trains per day with LNER.
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