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Compare coach and train for Cheltenham to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £51.
Distance: 322 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£30 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cheltenham to Durham
Buses from Cheltenham to Durham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 18m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 322 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 322 km |
Average bus duration 8h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 5m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Cheltenham to DurhamYou can travel by bus between Cheltenham to Durham with National Express, Megabus for as low as £26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Durham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Durham by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Cheltenham, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Cheltenham, Spa Railway Station (Entrance), Cheltenham, Gloucester Road (Arle Court) and Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station. When arriving in Durham, you can end your route in coach stations like Durham, University - Palatine Centre, Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street and Durham, Bus Station (stand C).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cheltenham, Spa Railway Station (Entrance), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Durham, University - Palatine Centre, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Durham
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Royal Well (in the station)
- The Coffee House (0.2 km)
- The Brewery Quarter (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 94, 94U, 97, 98
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