How far is Durham from Edinburgh?

The distance between the two cities is 104 miles (167 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Durham to Edinburgh leave from Durham Bus Station and arrive at Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Old Town, Rosslyn Chapel, Royal Botanic Garden, Mountain Biking and Gilmerton Cove.

Bus Durham to Edinburgh from $33 | Compare & Save up to 37%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Durham to Edinburgh on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:35am	Durham Bus Station	3h 5m	7:40am	Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	4:35am	Durham Bus Station	3h 5m	7:40am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Durham University	3h 25m	6:55pm	Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:32 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Durham to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $62	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $191	Average Duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $26	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Durham and Edinburgh?

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Bus Station

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Durham to Edinburgh by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$22

11/17

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11/21

$45

11/22

$37

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The cheapest trip from Durham to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $53 for a bus ticket from Durham to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $37 which is on 2025-11-22.

Usually Megabus UK, National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.