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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Durham is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Durham is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Durham via West Ham station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Basildon to Durham?

The distance between Basildon and Durham is 281 miles. The road distance is 271.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Basildon to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Durham train from?

Basildon to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Durham?

The best way to get from Basildon to Durham is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £110 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Basildon to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basildon to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Durham is 272 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Basildon to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Durham.

Basildon to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basildon 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 King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 23m
£57–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
9h 2m
£27–102
Drive 270 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Durhamcar 270 mi
4h 27m
£67–96
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 43m
£78–292
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 54m
£55–253
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 11m
£112–303
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 57m
£109–312
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 11m
£99–352
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 37m
£121–367
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 59m
£80–217

Basildon to Durham by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 23mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.7 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Durham University 4 times a week. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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