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

The cheapest way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Durham Station and Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct train between Durham Station 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 Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Durham Station and Edinburgh is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £50.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the Durham Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Durham Station and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Durham Station. It is currently 6:11 PM in Durham Station and 5:11 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Durham Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham Station to Edinburgh is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Durham Station to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Durham Station 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 46m
£19–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
3h 19m
£20–40
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Durham Station to Edinburghcar 118.8 mi
2h 34m
£29–42
Bus via John Dobson Street
1. Take the bus from Wharton Park to John Dobson Streetbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 3m

Durham Station to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £23–50 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 twice daily. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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