How to travel from Durham to Leeds

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Compare train and bus for Durham to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 67 miles (109 km)

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$34

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$15

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1h 48m

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1h 18m

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2h 33m

Average total duration

2h 3m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Durham to Leeds

How to get from Durham to Leeds by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Durham to Leeds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryC75118
    9:53 AM1h12
    Durham station (DHM)
    11:05 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 AM2h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    11:20 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressL37222
    8:18 AM1h09
    Durham station (DHM)
    9:27 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC75121
    10:54 AM1h11
    Durham station (DHM)
    12:05 PMLeeds station (LDS)
    $401One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37228
    10:18 AM1h09
    Durham station (DHM)
    11:27 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL37225
    9:18 AM1h09
    Durham station (DHM)
    10:27 AMLeeds station (LDS)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:55 AM1h55
    Sunderland, Interchange
    12:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM2h30
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    12:50 PMLeeds, Coach Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:20 AM2h00
    Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street
    10:20 AMLeeds, Coach Station
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Durham to Leeds

Travel to Leeds easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Durham to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Leeds including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Leeds is a bus with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Leeds:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Leeds costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 55m.

The distance from Durham to Leeds is approximately 67 miles (109 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Leeds is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Leeds as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Leeds by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Durham to Leeds:
  • 7 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Durham to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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