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 £13 - £35 and takes 3h 25m.

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 £25 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop and arriving at Durham University Palatine Centre. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.

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 119.3 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 £25 - £50.

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 Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop 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 £25 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Durham University Palatine Centre 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 34m 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 1680+ hotels available in Durham.

Edinburgh to Durham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to DurhamEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 47m
£25–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop to Durham University Palatine Centremegabus M20
3h 25m
£13–35
Drive 118.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham118.6 mi
2h 34m
£29–42

Edinburgh to Durham by train

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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 £25–50 and the journey takes 1h 47m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop to Durham University Palatine Centre 3 times a week. Tickets cost £13–19 and the journey takes 3h 25m. National Express also services this route once a week.

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