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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Durham
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
8 h 15 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
240 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Durham will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 buses that leave Leicester for Durham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 240 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 15 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Durham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £71.
Distance: 240 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£34 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Durham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Durham coaches for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 10:35 Leicester | 8h15 | 18:50 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Durham
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Buses from Leicester to Durham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 240 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 240 km |
Average bus duration 4h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, FlixBus from Leicester to DurhamYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Durham with Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Durham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda), which is located around 4 miles (6.4 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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