London to Durham bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from London to Durham

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

£33

Average

£39

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.

Cheapest

08:308h40

London, Victoria Coach Station

17:10Durham

£331One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

22:006h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:25Durham

£351One-way

0 changes

10:305h30

London

16:00Durham

£421One-way

0 changes

10:006h00

London, Victoria Coach Station

16:00Durham

£461One-way

0 changes

London to Durham bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
National Express NX540 National ExpressNX540	08:30 London, Victoria Coach Station	8h40	17:10 Durham	1 change
MegabusMegabus	10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	6h00	16:00 Durham	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	10:30 London	5h30	16:00 Durham	0 changesDirect
National Express NX598 National ExpressNX598	22:00 London, Victoria Coach Station	6h25	04:25 Durham	0 changesDirect
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Bus times from London to Durham

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

5 h 30 m

Average

6 h 39 m

Buses per day

Distance

376 km

Of the 4 buses that leave London for Durham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

10:305h30

London

16:00Durham

£421One-way

0 changes

2nd Fastest

10:006h00

London, Victoria Coach Station

16:00Durham

£461One-way

0 changes

22:006h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:25Durham

£351One-way

0 changes

08:308h40

London, Victoria Coach Station

17:10Durham

£331One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Durham

Buses from London to Durham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

376 km

Average bus duration

6h 58m

Cheapest ticket price

£14

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 15m

First bus

00:10

Last bus

23:56

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Durham

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets to Durham from London from £7 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the London - Durham coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from London to Durham coach information:

Average Duration: 6 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: £45

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

FlixBus from London to Durham coach information:

Average Duration: 5 h 41 min
Cheapest Price: £31

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

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Durham with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Durham.

Cheap coach tickets from London to Durham can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Durham is £28; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the London to Durham coach travel time is 5 h 15 min for the 233 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from London to Durham leaves at 00: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from London to Durham leaves at 23: 55.

Yes, there are 7 direct coaches a day from London to Durham with Megabus or National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the London to Durham coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip between London and Durham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from London, you have various coach station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station and London, Golders Green Station. When arriving in Durham, you can end your journey 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 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Durham, University - Palatine Centre, located 0.6 miles (940 m) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a coach from London to Durham is December.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Durham including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Durham

London

Durham

The major coach station for departures in London is London, Victoria Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Victoria Coach Station for your trip from London to Durham.

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