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Bus Durham to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Bus Durham to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$28
Average bus trip duration3h 25m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure3:45 PM
Distance104 miles (167 km)

Durham to Edinburgh Buses

Busbud shows you the best bus ticket fares and bus schedules so you can easily plan and book a trip by bus from Durham to Edinburgh.

We make sure you can find a bus service from Durham to Edinburgh from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Durham to Edinburgh, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures3:45PM
Minimum Price$23
Average Ticket Price$28
Minimum Trip Duration3h25m
Average Bus Trip Duration3h25m
Distance104 miles (167 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteMegabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Durham - Edinburgh

The best way to travel from Durham to Edinburgh is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

On average, the trip from Durham to Edinburgh takes around 3h 25m, although the fastest bus will take 3h 25m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 104 miles (167 km) that separate the two cities.

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

On average, there are 2 daily departures on this route, offered by Megabus UK. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Durham to Edinburgh may vary. Simplify your trip from Durham to Edinburgh by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The only daily bus traveling from Durham to Edinburgh usually leaves at 3:45 PM and is provided by Megabus UK.

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

Go for the bus if you want the most economical way to travel this route. With prices starting at $23, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The average bus ticket price from Durham to Edinburgh is $28. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $23 and $44, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Durham to Edinburgh but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Durham to Edinburgh, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Durham to Edinburgh that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Durham to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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