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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Durham is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 5h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Dundalk and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Durham. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Sutton Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Dundalk to Durham?

The distance between Dundalk and Durham is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Durham without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Dundalk to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dundalk to Durham bus from?

Dundalk to Durham bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.

Where does the Dundalk to Durham bus arrive?

Dundalk to Durham bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Durham.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dundalk to Durham by train, plane, busferry, bus, ferry, 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.

Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 57m
£44–107
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
5h 19m
£38–127
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
11h 49m
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
4. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
12h 41m
£149–309
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
6h 41m
£88–120
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 39m
£68–184
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Huddersfieldtrain
4. Take the train from Huddersfield to Durhamtrain
7h 13m
£70–193
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 7m
£70–153
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 11m
£70–218
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centralbus 130 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
13h 46m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Map of how to get from Dundalk to Durham.

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Durham. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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 train from Dundalk to Durham via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 49m.

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