The distance between Durham and Leeds is around 119km (74 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Leeds by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Leeds → Durham if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Durham New Inn - Church Street and then to Leeds Bus Station.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Durham to Leeds by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £21 ($25).
The distance between Durham and Leeds is around 119km (74 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 98km (61 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Durham and Leeds by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to Leeds is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £21 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Leeds, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Durham and Leeds. We recommend that you drive to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Leeds. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H and Durham New Inn - Church Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
Arriva North East and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Durham and Leeds. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Leeds. We recommend that you take the bus to Durham New Inn - Church Street and then to Leeds Bus Station. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and Leeds. The distance is around 119km (74 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Leeds is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £14 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 30m | £14($16) | 5 times a week | 152km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £21($25) | on demand | 119km (74 miles) |
LNER
The following major airports near Leeds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.