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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Durham is to fly and train which costs £30 - £120 and takes 4h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Durham is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Durham. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 52m.

How far is it from Dublin to Durham?

The distance between Dublin and Durham is 245 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Durham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 9m and costs £120 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dublin to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Durham bus from?

Dublin to Durham bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Durham bus arrive?

Dublin to Durham bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1682+ hotels available in Durham.

Dublin to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Durham by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 20m
£33–120
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
10h 9m
£123–249
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
15h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
7h 32m
£96–142
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
5h 47m
£54–190
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
5h 59m
£51–131
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain
6h 8m
£59–288
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 22m
£68–195
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
6h 38m
£41–169
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
10h 13m
£101–211

Dublin to Durham by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

10h 9mAverage Duration

£123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Durham.

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Durham. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Durham via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newton-le-Willows in around 10h 9m.

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