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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to County Durham is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 41m.

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 41m and costs £29 - £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 Tenters Street Stand B via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.

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 171 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 which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m 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 FlixBus, 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 train which takes 3h 1m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to County Durham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to County Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson 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 41m 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 937+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - Darlington / ...
3h 1m
£50–127
Drive 123 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to County Durhamcar 123 mi
2h 41m
£30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Tenters Street Stand Bbus X21
4h 55m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wharton Park to Newgate Street - Medical Centrebus X21
3h 42m
Bus via Club
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Clubbus X21
5h 3m

Edinburgh to County Durham by train

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Cross Country also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Tenters Street Stand B via John Dobson Street and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 4h 55m.

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