What is the cheapest way to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham Castle and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Durham Castle and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Durham Castle and Edinburgh is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

How do I travel from Durham Castle to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

The train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham Castle to Edinburgh bus from?

Durham Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham Castle to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.

Where does the Durham Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Durham Castle to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Durham Castle to Edinburgh train arrive?

Durham Castle to Edinburgh train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham Castle to Edinburgh is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Durham Castle to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham Castle to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Durham Castle to Edinburgh - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Durham Castle to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 57m
£40–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
3h 26m
£23–55
Drive 119.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham Castle to Edinburghcar 119.3 mi
2h 35m
£30–43

Durham Castle to Edinburgh by foot and train

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 137.3 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Durham Castle, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 1h 46m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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