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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £50.

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

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 (Water)?

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 (Water)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham (Water) is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £50.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Durham (Water) train from?

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £24 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 3h 5m.

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

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham (Water) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Water).

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham (Water)?

There are 280+ hotels available in Durham (Water).

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

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 47m
£24–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
3h 5m
£12–35
Drive 119.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)car 119.1 mi
2h 35m
£30–42
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand G to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21
4h 8m

Edinburgh to Durham (Water) by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 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. Megabus UK also services this route 3 times a week.

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