The cheapest and fastest coaches from Reading to Durham
Cheapest price
£66
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
10 h 52 m
Average duration
10 h 52 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
371 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Reading to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Durham will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £66.
Of the 1 buses that leave Reading 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 371 km distance in an average of 10 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 52 m .
The slowest buses will take 10 h 52 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 Reading to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 371 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£56 Average Price Cheapest | £107 Average Price |
10h 41m Average total duration 10h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration Fastest 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Durham bus times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Durham coaches for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 14:55 Reading | 11h15 | 02:10 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Reading to Durham
Buses from Reading to Durham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 10h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 00:40, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 371 km distance in 9h 30m.
Distance 371 km |
Average bus duration 10h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 00:40 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Reading to Durham coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.

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