There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to County Durham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlingtontrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 43m£120–352Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
- Take the train from Darlington to Bishop Aucklandtrain
4h 56m£35–151Bus
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus
- Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to North Bondgatebus X21
9h 42mDrive 261.9 mi
- Drive from Bristol to County Durhamcar 261.9 mi
4h 33m£64–93Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 31m£137–366Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain
6h 51m£108–304Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
6h 36m£125–499
Bristol to County Durham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to County Durham is to drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to County Durham is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at North Bondgate via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
The distance between Bristol and County Durham is 284 miles. The road distance is 263.5 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to County Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £120 - £360.
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Bristol to County Durham, including transfers.
Bristol to County Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.
Bristol to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to County Durham is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs £120 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 42m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and County Durham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £110–350 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to North Bondgate via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 9h 42m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–70
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £22–80
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £22–80
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £110–350
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £110–170
- 1st Class
- £250–350
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £26–40
- 1st Class
- £30–50
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–210
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £70–110
- 1st Class
- £140–210
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £45–70
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–120
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £85–120
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £23–28
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
Train from Darlington to Bishop Auckland
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–50
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–75
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £80–120
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 191 420 5050
- hello@gonortheast.co.uk
- Website
- gonortheast.co.uk
Bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to North Bondgate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.gonortheast.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to County Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Bristol to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to County Durham is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Bristol to County Durham.
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