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Compare train and coach for Bolton to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £25.
Distance: 144 km
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3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Durham from Bolton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Bolton to Durham is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bolton to Durham:
A coach is £14 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bolton to Durham costing on average £25.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 15m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bolton and Durham as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bolton station (BON) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Durham by coach.
- Travel with TransPennine Express to go to Durham by train.
- 0 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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