What is the cheapest way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between County Durham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from County Durham station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand E and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between County Durham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from County Durham to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from County Durham to Edinburgh?

The distance between County Durham and Edinburgh is 171 miles. The road distance is 124 miles.

How do I travel from County Durham to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £130.

How long does it take to get from County Durham to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from County Durham to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Durham to Edinburgh bus from?

County Durham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the County Durham to Edinburgh train from?

County Durham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from County Durham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the County Durham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

County Durham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the County Durham to Edinburgh train arrive?

County Durham to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from County Durham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between County Durham to Edinburgh is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from County Durham to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from County Durham to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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County Durham to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from County Durham to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 48m
£55–128
Drive 123.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from County Durham to Edinburghcar 123.3 mi
2h 40m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 20m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to Newcastle Newgate Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 19m

County Durham to Edinburgh by train

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2h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between County Durham, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 1h 59m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand E to Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street in around 4h 20m.

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