The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leeds to Durham
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
109 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leeds to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Durham will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £7.
Of the 15 buses that leave Leeds for Durham every day 15 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 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 m 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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Compare coach and train for Leeds to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Durham 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 26m. 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 |
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
2h 37m Average total duration 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Leeds to Durham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Durham coaches for tomorrow, Monday 24 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 02:55 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h00 | 04:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 04:25 Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) | 2h00 | 06:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 11:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 12:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 11:55 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h10 | 13:10 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 13:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 14:15 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 14:50 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 15:40 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 13:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 15:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:40 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h15 | 17:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 19:05 Sunderland, Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 17:10 Leeds, Coach Station | 2h30 | 19:40 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:30 Leeds, Coach Station | 1h55 | 21:25 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leeds to Durham
Buses from Leeds to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. 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 7m |
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 Leeds to DurhamYou can travel by bus between Leeds to Durham 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: Leeds to Durham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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 Leeds, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Leeds, Coach Station and Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre). When arriving in Durham, you can end your route in coach stations like Durham, University - Palatine Centre and Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leeds, Coach Station, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 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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