4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Durham
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
6 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
376 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Durham will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £38.
Of the 1 buses that leave London 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 376 km distance in an average of 6 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 35 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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Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £20. 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 coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 376 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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
London to Durham bus times
The table below shows live departures for London to Durham coaches for today, Saturday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 20:30 London | 5h40 | 02:10 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:00 London | 6h35 | 03:35 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 16 November | |||||
| NX598 | On time 22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 04:35 Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London to Durham
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Buses from London to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 376 km distance in 5h 40m.
Distance 376 km |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, FlixBus from London to DurhamYou can travel by bus between London to Durham with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus for as low as £20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from London to Durham
Bus travel from London to Durham is provided by National Express coaches. The coach service provides four direct journeys every day from London to Durham, the first departing at 7:00 a.m. and the last at 11:00 p.m. Journey time ranges from six and a half to seven and a half hours.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Durham?
London Victoria Coach Station:Conveniently located in the south west of central London's Zone 1, Victoria Coach Station is a couple of minutes walk from Victoria Rail and Underground Station. Victoria is accessible from much of central London by bus, tube or rail in less than 15 minutes.
Durham Bus Station:Services from London arrive at Durham Bus and Coach Station which is located right in the city centre and just a two minute walk from Durham Railway Station. Onward travel by bus to other parts of the city, including the University, is straightforward, as all buses terminate or pass through the bus station.
FAQs: London to Durham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Golders Green Station. 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 London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 1.9 miles (3 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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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in London and Durham
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal on the ground floor.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 20, 100 Train: Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Nero (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 13, 102, 139, 183, 210, 226, 240, 245, 328, 460 metro: Northern
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Caffè Nero (in the station)
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 285, 490 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- The Crown Rivers (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station)
- Wagamama (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 423, 7, 285 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret a Manger (in the station)
- Starbucks (in the station).
- Available outside the station on Bishopsgate.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 23, 26, 76, 133, 388 Metro: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Train: Greater Anglia, TfL Rail
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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