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

The cheapest way to get from County Durham to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

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 39m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between County Durham and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from County Durham to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Tenters Street Stand B and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Sutton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

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 44m.

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 44m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m 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 National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

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

County Durham to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 44m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the County Durham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

County Durham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the County Durham to Edinburgh train arrive?

County Durham to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), 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 39m 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 - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 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 Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
2h 44m
£29–61
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
4h 45m
£22–38
Drive 123.3 mi
1. Drive from County Durham to Edinburghcar 123.3 mi
2h 39m
£31–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tenters Street Stand B to Wharton Parkbus X21
2. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 4m
£26–52
Bus, train via Haymarket
1. Take the bus from Tenters Street Stand B to Wharton Parkbus X21
2. Take the train from Durham to Haymarkettrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
3h 32m
£68–182

County Durham to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 170.5 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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