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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Durham is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Durham is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Durham. However, there are services departing from Priory Street and arriving at Durham University via Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Durham via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Dover to Durham?

The distance between Dover and Durham is 332 miles. The road distance is 330.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Dover to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dover to Durham train from?

Dover to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Durham?

The best way to get from Dover to Durham is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Dover to Durham bus arrive?

Dover to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Dover to Durham train arrive?

Dover to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Durham is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Dover to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Durham.

Dover to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dover to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 32m
£59–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
10h 46m
£29–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dover to Sheffieldbus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
9h 5m
£35–116
Drive 328.6 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Durhamcar 328.6 mi
5h 29m
£80–115
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
5h 15m
£71–318
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 59m
£115–330
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 42m
£118–336
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 16m
£78–227

Dover to Durham by train

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 330.4 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Priory Street to Durham University via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria Coach Station in around 10h 46m.

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