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Compare train and coach for Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a coach costs an average of £10.
Distance: 34 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£9 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price | £5 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 6m Average total duration 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC
Compare the available ways to get from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £5 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£4. The journey takes 36m versus 31m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC
How to get to Raleigh, NC from Durham, NC by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

1:15 0h35 Durham, NC 1:50 Raleigh, NC £6 1 One-way 0 changes
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1:15 0h35 Durham, NC 1:50 Raleigh, NC £6 1 One-way 0 changes
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1:15 0h35 Durham, NC 1:50 Raleigh, NC £6 1 One-way 0 changes
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13:10 0h35 Durham, NC 13:45 Raleigh, NC £9 1 One-way 0 changes
14:10 0h35 Durham, NC 14:45 Raleigh, NC £10 1 One-way 0 changes
2:15 0h35 Durham, NC 2:50 Raleigh, NC £10 1 One-way 0 changes
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FAQs: Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC
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This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC:
A train is £1 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Durham, NC to Raleigh, NC costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham, NC and Raleigh, NC as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Durham Station, Durham, NC and arrive in Raleigh Union Station, Raleigh, NC.
- Coaches mostly depart from Durham Station and arrive in Raleigh, Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Raleigh, NC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Raleigh, NC by coach.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Greyhound.
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