The cheapest and fastest coaches from Northampton to Durham
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 35 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Northampton to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Northampton to Durham will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £50.
Of the 1 buses that leave Northampton 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 285 km distance in an average of 8 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Northampton to Durham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, and a train costs an average of £184.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£51 Average Price Cheapest | £186 Average Price |
6h 52m Average total duration 6h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Northampton to Durham
Buses from Northampton to Durham run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £43 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 6h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £43 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Northampton to DurhamYou can travel by bus between Northampton to Durham with Megabus, National Express for as low as £43. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Northampton to Durham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton 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 Northampton, Saxon Avenue / Wake Way (Grange Park), which is located around 5.8 miles (9.3 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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