How far is Newcastle upon Tyne from Durham?

About 14 miles (23 km) separate Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?

Most of the buses traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham leave from Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station) and arrive at Durham Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off 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 River Cruises, Walworth Castle, Auckland Castle, Durham Castle and Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	35m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	35m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	35m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	35m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:20pm	Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street	35m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 12 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

12mAverage Duration

14 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$22 - $32	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$4 - $19	Average Duration12m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $10	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham?

Stops in Newcastle upon Tyne

A
Newcastle Upon Tyne (Coach Station)
Westmorland Ln, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4EE, UK
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B
Gallowgate Bus Station
5 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN, United Kingdom
C
Gateshead
Gateshead Interchange (stand C), Gateshead NE8 1AU, UK
D
Port of Tyne International Passenger Terminal
126 Commissioners' Wharf, North Shields NE29 6DS, UK

Stops in Durham

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

3.5/54,277 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4277 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 $22

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham 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

11/24

$19

11/25

$28

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$26

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$19

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$19

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$26

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$26

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$25

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $28 for a bus ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-27.