There are 3 ways to get from Derby to Durham by train, bus, or car
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Derby to Durham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Derby to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Derby to Durham is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
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 11m.
The distance between Derby and Durham is 154 miles. The road distance is 145.8 miles.
The best way to get from Derby to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £75 - £110.
The train from Derby to Durham takes 2h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.
Derby to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Derby to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.
The best way to get from Derby to Durham is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 17m.
What companies run services between Derby, England and Durham, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Derby to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Interchange once daily. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Train from Derby to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Derby to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Interchange station.
Derby to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Durham is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Derby to Durham.
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