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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Durham is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Durham is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Durham University via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Derby and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Derby to Durham?

The distance between Derby and Durham is 154 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £340.

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

The train from Derby to Durham takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Derby to Durham bus from?

Derby to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Durham train from?

Derby to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Durham?

The best way to get from Derby to Durham is to train which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Derby to Durham bus arrive?

Derby to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.

Where does the Derby to Durham train arrive?

Derby to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Derby to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Durham is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Derby to Durham.

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

Book your Derby to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Durham.

Derby to Durham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 10m
£30–340
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
4h 40m
£19–38
Drive 145 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Durhamcar 145 mi
2h 26m
£36–52

Derby to Durham by train

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.6 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £30–340 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Durham University via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange in around 4h 40m.

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