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Compare bus and train for Liverpool to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $42.
Distance: 109 miles (177 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$67 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest |
3h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Liverpool to Durham
How to get from Liverpool to Durham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liverpool to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX171 · NX1772:47 PM5h18Liverpool, Botanic Park8:05 PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street$241One-way1 transfer
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NX171 · NX1772:47 PM5h18Liverpool, Botanic Park8:05 PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
L3718310:24 AM2h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:06 PMDurham station (DHM)$541One-way0 transfers
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L3718611:24 AM2h43Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:07 PMDurham station (DHM)$571One-way0 transfers
L371911:24 PM2h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:06 PMDurham station (DHM)$571One-way0 transfers
L371819:24 AM2h42Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:06 PMDurham station (DHM)$731One-way0 transfers
NX171 · NX1772:43 PM5h22Liverpool, University8:05 PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street$241One-way1 transfer
NX171 · NX1772:35 PM5h30Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place8:05 PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street$241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Durham:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Durham costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liverpool and Durham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Durham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Durham by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
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