How far is Birmingham from Durham?

About 480 miles (774 km) separate Birmingham and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Durham?

Most of the buses traveling from Birmingham to Durham leave from McDonald's - Birmingham and arrive at Durham Greyhound Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Hall Hill Farm, Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum, Durham Heritage Centre, Head of Steam, Darlington Railway Centre & Museum and Crook Hall.

Bus Birmingham to Durham from $62 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Birmingham to Durham on October 12
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound	2:25am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	5:00pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 30m	1:15am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	7:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	12h 30m	9:05am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
	11:35pm	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 35m	2:10pm	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	10:45am	Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station	13h 30m	1:15am	Durham Greyhound Bus Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Birmingham to Durham.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$61 - $216	Average Duration12h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$142 - $172	Average Duration14h 59m	CO₂ emissions 70kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Birmingham to Durham

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $61, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

12h 25mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest ticket

19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$97

Average bus trip duration12h 25m

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure2:25am

Distance480 miles (773 km)

Latest bus departure11:35pm

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Greyhound

3.5/587,313 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Birmingham Durham recent customer reviews

Will not take it again

Carolyn P.

March 21, 2021

Tornado Bus

3/5148 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $216 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Durham?

Stops in Birmingham

A - McDonald's - Birmingham

B - Birmingham Greyhound Bus Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Greyhound Bus Station

B - Compare Foods Durham

C - Durham Compare Foods Durham

D - Durham, NC

Frequently asked questions for your trip Birmingham, US - Durham, NC, US

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The cheapest trip from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on Oct 15, 2025 with a price of $62

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

You can expect to pay from $62 to $205 for a bus ticket from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-10-15.

Usually Tornado Bus 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.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Birmingham to Durham.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Birmingham to Durham.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Birmingham to Durham will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time12h 25m	Avg Price$97	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time14h 59m	Avg Price$146	Daily Departures2

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Bus Tickets from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US

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Bus Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US: Trip Overview

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Where are the popular stops in Birmingham and Durham?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Birmingham, US - Durham, NC, US

How far is Birmingham from Durham?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Birmingham to Durham?

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

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About Bus Travel

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What's the cheapest way to go from Birmingham, US to Durham, NC, US?

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