What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land) is to bus via Newcastle upon Tyne which costs £15 - £21 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land) is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham (Land)?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Durham (Land). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Post Office via Wharton Park and Saddler Street Stand A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham (Land) is 154 miles. The road distance is 121.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land) without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs £26 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Durham (Land) bus from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land) is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs £23 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham (Land) bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Durham (Land) is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Land).

Where can I stay near Durham (Land)?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Durham (Land).

Edinburgh to Durham (Land) - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Land) 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 Bus Station Stand H to Tenters Street Stand Bbus X21
4h 16m
£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 Tenters Street Stand Bbus X21
6h 6m
£16–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
5h 39m
£24–37
Drive 120.4 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Land)car 120.4 mi
2h 33m
£30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - Darlington / ...
4h 24m
£30–63

Edinburgh to Durham (Land) by train and bus

10Weekly Services

4h 16mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Durham (Land), 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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