4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Durham to Leeds
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Durham to Leeds is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Leeds will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.
Of the 16 buses that leave Durham for Leeds every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 109 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 109 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Durham to Leeds bus times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Leeds coaches for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 1h55 | 12:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 11:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 13:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 14:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:45 Sunderland, Interchange | 2h00 | 14:45 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:05 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 15:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 13:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h25 | 16:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 14:20 Sunderland, Interchange | 1h55 | 16:15 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h10 | 17:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 16:05 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 18:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 17:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 20:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 18:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 1h55 | 20:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 22 November | |||||
| FlixBus | 02:20 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 04:20 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h35 | 10:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 08:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h10 | 10:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 09:20 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h00 | 11:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 10:20 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 2h30 | 12:50 Leeds, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Durham to Leeds
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Buses from Durham to Leeds run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 109 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 109 km |
Average bus duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Durham to LeedsYou can travel by bus between Durham to Leeds with Megabus, National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Durham to Leeds coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Leeds 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 Leeds, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Durham, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Durham, University - Palatine Centre and Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street. When arriving in Leeds, you can end your route in coach stations like Leeds, Coach Station and Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Durham, University - Palatine Centre, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Leeds, Coach Station, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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