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 Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £7 - £24 and takes 6h 18m.

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 Witton Hall and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via School Bus Park, Consett Bus Station Stand E and John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

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 47m and costs £29 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 3h 47m 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 Go North East, depart from Consett Bus Station Stand E.

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £29 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 6h 13m.

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

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at Eldon Square Bus Station Stand C.

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 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 47m
£29–61
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Consett Bus Station Stand E to Eldon Square Bus Station Stand Cbus X45 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 18m
£8–24
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598 / ...
6h 13m
£21–35
Drive 120.7 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Edinburghcar 120.7 mi
2h 32m
£30–43

Durham (Land) to Edinburgh by bus and train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 175.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Darlington to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 2h 3m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £19–29 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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