How far is Birmingham from Durham?

The distance between the two cities is 159 miles (257 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Durham?

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Durham leave from Coach Station and arrive at Durham Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum, High Force Waterfall, HMS Trincomalee Trust, Durham Heritage Centre and The Bowes Museum.

Bus Birmingham to Durham from $63 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:00am	Brunel Street	11h 55m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

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We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 3 hours 13 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10train per day

3h 13mAverage Duration

160 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$70 - $70	Average Duration19h 50m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $513	Average Duration3h 13m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $25	Average Duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Durham?

Stops in Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Bus Station
28 North Road, Durham DH1 4SG, UK
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Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $70

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Birmingham to Durham by bus

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham to Durham was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $63

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Birmingham to Durham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $63 to $63 for a bus ticket from Birmingham to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $63 which is on 2025-11-22.