What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Market Place and Sutton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Edinburgh is 176 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Edinburgh is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£50–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
5h 39m
£23–55
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Edinburghcar 120.7 mi
2h 32m
£30–43
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Wharton Parkbus X21
2. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 52m
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the bus from Market Place to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 54m

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh by bus and train

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Distance: 175.3 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. 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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