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

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh is to bus via Sunderland Interchange which costs £9 - £50 and takes 4h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Water) 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 5m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Water) 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 (Water) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Durham (Water) and Edinburgh is 138 miles. The road distance is 120.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £50.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Durham (Water) to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £40 and takes 3h 5m.

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

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

Where does the Durham (Water) to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Water) to Edinburgh is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham (Water) to Edinburgh?

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Durham (Water) 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
£25–50
Bus via Sunderland Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Sunderland Interchangebus 20A / ...
2. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn10 / ...
4h 19m
£10–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
3h 5m
£12–40
Drive 119.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham (Water) to Edinburghcar 119.4 mi
2h 35m
£30–43

Durham (Water) to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £27–50 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 5m. Megabus UK also services this route 5 times a week.

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