What is the distance between Edinburgh and Durham?

About 104 miles (167 km) separate Edinburgh and Durham.

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

If you're headed to Durham from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Durham Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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, Durham Castle, Durham Cathedral, River Cruises and Hall Hill Farm.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Edinburgh to Durham on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:45pm	N St David St	3h 10m	12:55am	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:02am	Edinburgh Airport	5h 23m	2:25pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Bus Station	3h 25m	2:25pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Bus Station	3h 10m	12:55am	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:00am	Bus Station	3h 25m	2:25pm	Durham University	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Durham

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 1 hour 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1h 44mAverage Duration

103 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $79	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $187	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $21	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Durham?

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Stops in Durham

A
Durham Bus Station
28 North Road, Durham DH1 4SG, UK
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Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Durham by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$33

11/22

$45

Today

$37

11/24

No data

11/25

$38

11/26

$37

11/27

No data

11/28

$28

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Durham was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $72 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually 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.