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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Edinburgh is to line 21 bus and bus which costs £8 - £25 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £25 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Durham University and arriving at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Durham 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 45m.

How far is it from Durham to Edinburgh?

The distance between Durham and Edinburgh is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £25 - £50.

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

The train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham to Edinburgh bus from?

Durham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Durham University station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £19 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Durham to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Durham to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop station.

Where does the Durham to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Edinburgh is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Durham to Edinburgh.

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh WaverleyPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
1h 45m
£25–50
Line 21 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wharton Park to John Dobson St-Carliol St21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
3h 58m
£8–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durham University to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stopmegabus M20
3h 25m
£13–19
Drive 119.1 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Edinburgh119.1 mi
2h 34m
£29–42

Durham to Edinburgh by train

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Durham University to Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop 5 times a week. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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