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

The cheapest way to get from Dorking to Durham is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorking to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Dorking and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorking to Durham. However, there are services departing from West Street and arriving at Durham University via Cromwell Road Bus Station, Trafalgar Square and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Dorking and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dorking and arriving at Durham via Balham station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Dorking to Durham?

The distance between Dorking and Durham is 283 miles. The road distance is 291.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorking to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Dorking to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Durham bus from?

Dorking to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) station.

Where do I catch the Dorking to Durham train from?

Dorking to Durham train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking station.

Train or bus from Dorking to Durham?

The best way to get from Dorking to Durham is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £120 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Dorking to Durham bus arrive?

Dorking to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Durham University station.

Where does the Dorking to Durham train arrive?

Dorking to Durham train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Balham station.

Can I drive from Dorking to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorking to Durham is 291 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Dorking to Durham.

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

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Dorking to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Dorking to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dorking to Balhamtrain Horsham - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 44m
£60–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
10h 7m
£23–120
Drive 289.6 mi
1. Drive from Dorking to Durhamcar 289.6 mi
4h 47m
£71–103
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dorking to Worcester Parktrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 34m
£63–256
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 29m
£132–399
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 49m
£114–264
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 1m
£71–190
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Dorking Deepdene to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 1m
£75–253
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 7m
£84–316
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 40m
£114–328

Dorking to Durham by bus

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10h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280.9 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Dorking to Durham via Balham, Balham station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Durham University 4 times a week. Tickets cost £19–27 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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