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

The cheapest way to get from Dundee to Durham is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundee to Durham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Dundee and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dundee to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Overgate and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Dundee and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dundee and arriving at Durham. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.

How far is it from Dundee to Durham?

The distance between Dundee and Durham is 196 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundee to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £130.

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

The train from Dundee to Durham takes 3h 19m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Durham bus from?

Dundee to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Overgate station.

Where do I catch the Dundee to Durham train from?

Dundee to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Dundee station.

Train or bus from Dundee to Durham?

The best way to get from Dundee to Durham is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Dundee to Durham bus arrive?

Dundee to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Dundee to Durham train arrive?

Dundee to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Dundee to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Dundee to Durham is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dundee to Durham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dundee to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1894+ hotels available in Durham.

Dundee to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dundee to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dundee to Durhamtrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
3h 19m
£65–130
Drive 176.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Dundee to Durhamcar 176.3 mi
3h 34m
£44–63
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Overgate to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
5h 55m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Dundee to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 54m
£58–127

Dundee to Durham by train

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Distance: 194.7 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Dundee, Scotland and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Dundee to Durham once daily. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 19m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Overgate to Bus Station Stand C via John Dobson Street and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 5h 55m.

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