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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to County Durham is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £15 - £21 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to County Durham is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Newgate Street - Medical Centre via Wharton Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and County Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to County Durham?

The distance between Edinburgh and County Durham is 150 miles. The road distance is 123.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to County Durham without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 54m and costs £26 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Edinburgh to County Durham, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to County Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Edinburgh to County Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to County Durham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to County Durham is to bus which takes 4h 12m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the Edinburgh to County Durham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to County Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to County Durham train arrive?

Edinburgh to County Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Darlington station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to County Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to County Durham is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Edinburgh to County Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 1301+ hotels available in County Durham.

Edinburgh to County Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to County Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wharton Park to Newgate Street - Medical Centrebus X21
2h 54m
£27–49
Bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop to Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle City Librarybus megabus M20
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F to Clubbus X21
4h 59m
£16–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
4h 12m
£24–37
Drive 123 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to County Durhamcar 123 mi
2h 40m
£31–44
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - Darlington / ...
3h 1m
£27–60

Edinburgh to County Durham by train and bus

141Weekly Services

2h 54mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 149.3 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Street twice daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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