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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham?

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?

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?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £100.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham?

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1832+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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Edinburgh to Durham

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham. The best route is Train, a distance of 166.038 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 47m
£45–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
3h 5m
£21–55
Drive 118.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durhamcar 118.7 mi
2h 35m
£29–42
Bus via Eldon Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
3h 36m

Edinburgh to Durham by train

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1h 47mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £70–100 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 £21–55 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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