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 via Sunderland which costs £8 - £21 and takes 5h 50m.

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 Tenters Street Stand B and Sutton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

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

The distance between Durham (Land) and Edinburgh is 154 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 bus and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £21 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 bus which takes 5h 9m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 3h 43m.

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 2488+ 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 bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Tenters Street Stand B to Wharton Parkbus X21
2. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 32m
£22–52
Bus via Sunderland
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 50m
£8–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
5h 9m
£22–42
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Edinburghcar 120.7 mi
2h 32m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Northallerton - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£29–61

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh by bus and train

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

National Express operates a bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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