Buses to Durham
from Newcastle upon Tyne
The journey to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne takes just 35 minutes.
Buses operate daily with up to 91 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Newcastle upon Tyne at 00:15.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Durham, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 4 |
| Shortest trip | 35 minutes |
| First departure | 05:15 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Arriva North East schedule
Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham with Arriva North East in 45 minutes.
| Service days | Daily except Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 14 |
| Shortest trip | 45 minutes |
| First departure | 07:05 |
| Last departure | 20:30 |
Go North East schedule
Take the bus to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne with Go North East . The first departure is at 00:15, arriving at 00:02.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 68 |
| Shortest trip | 43 minutes |
| First departure | 00:15 |
| Last departure | 23:26 |
Megabus schedule
Megabus operates between Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham 7 days per week.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 4 |
| Shortest trip | 35 minutes |
| First departure | 05:15 |
| Last departure | 20:50 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Travel from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham with Scottish Citylink in 35 minutes.
| Service days | Daily |
|---|---|
| Services per day | 1 |
| Shortest trip | 35 minutes |
| First departure | 13:10 |
| Last departure | 13:10 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham?
Yes, buses operate daily from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham, departing as early as 00:15.
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How long is the bus trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?
The fastest bus to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne takes 35 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 49 minutes longer.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham?
Go North East, Arriva North East, megabus, Megabus and Scottish Citylink run buses to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne.
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What time is the earliest bus from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?
The first bus to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne leaves at 00:15. The journey takes 35 minutes.
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When is the last bus to Durham from Newcastle upon Tyne?
The last bus leaves Newcastle upon Tyne at 13:10, arriving into Durham at 13:45. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Durham
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain |
| 26 minutes | 8.5 miles |
| Chester-le-Street |
| 11 minutes | 5.7 miles |
| Coxhoe |
| 12 minutes | 5.2 miles |
| Darlington |
| 35 minutes | 17 miles |
| Dunbar |
| 2 hours 30 minutes | 92 miles |
| Gateshead |
| 29 minutes | 13 miles |
| Hetton-Le-Hole |
| 12 minutes | 5.7 miles |
| Leeds |
| 1 hour 40 minutes | 68 miles |
| Liverpool |
| 4 hours 10 minutes | 110 miles |
| Nottingham |
| 3 hours 45 minutes | 127 miles |
| Tanfield |
| 55 minutes | 9.7 miles |