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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle is to bus and line 20 bus which costs £9 - £25 and takes 4h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Sutton Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Durham Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Durham Castle?

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

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £50.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Durham Castle is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Durham Castle.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham Castle?

There are 1791+ hotels available in Durham Castle.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 58m
£23–50
Bus, line 20 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...
4h 12m
£9–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
3h 16m
£20–35
Drive 118.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham Castlecar 118.8 mi
2h 35m
£30–42

Edinburgh to Durham Castle by train and foot

139Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £23–45 and the journey takes 1h 47m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Street twice daily. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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