What is the distance between Edinburgh and Durham?

The distance covered from Edinburgh to Durham is 167 km (104 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Durham?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Durham Bus Station, in Durham.

Bus from Edinburgh to Durham starting at $40 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Durham on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	3h 5m	12:40am	Durham Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:35pm	Bus Station	3h 5m	12:40am	Durham Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:22am	Edinburgh Airport	6h 33m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Bus Station	3h 25m	1:55pm	Durham University	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 2:48 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Durham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

166 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $105	Average Duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $261	Average Duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $38	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Durham?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Durham by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Durham?
The distance covered from Edinburgh to Durham is 167 km (104 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Durham?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Durham Bus Station, 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

11-13

No data

11-14

$48

Today

$65

11-16

$65

11-17

$53

11-18

No data

11-19

$55

11-20

$53

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Durham was searched and found on Nov 14, 2025 with a price of $48

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 $48 to $105 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 $53 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.