What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Durham is to bus which costs £13 - £25 and takes 7h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Durham is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £35 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Durham. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Durham?

The distance between Aberdeen and Durham is 266 miles. The road distance is 241.7 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £35 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Durham?

The train from Aberdeen to Durham takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Durham bus from?

Aberdeen to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Durham train from?

Aberdeen to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Aberdeen station.

Train, bus or fly from Aberdeen to Durham?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Durham is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £25 and takes 7h 16m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £170 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Durham bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Durham train arrive?

Aberdeen to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Durham is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Aberdeen to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Durham.

Aberdeen to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Aberdeen to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Durhamtrain Aberdeen - Northallerton / ...
4h 17m
£35–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
7h 16m
£13–25
Drive 240.3 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Durhamcar 240.3 mi
4h 38m
£59–85
Fly
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Newcastle (NCL)plane ABZ - NCL
5h 57m
£80–163
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Aberdeen - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 45m
£32–127

Aberdeen to Durham by train

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Distance: 264.7 mi
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Durham 6 times a week. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 4h 17m. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £13–25 and the journey takes 6h 5m.

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