What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Houghton-Le-Spring?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Houghton Le Spring via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The distance between Edinburgh and Houghton-Le-Spring is 147 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 2h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring?

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring bus from?

Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring is to bus which takes 3h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 2h 37m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring.

Where can I stay near Houghton-Le-Spring?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Houghton-Le-Spring.

Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 20 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring 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, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand D to Houghton-Le-Springbus 20 / ...
2h 31m
Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Springcar 118.8 mi
2h 34m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Houghton Le Springbus X1
3h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 37m
£30–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Houghton Le Springbus X1
2h 48m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Houghton-Le-Spring.

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Distance: 146 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Houghton Le Spring via John Dobson Street and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Three other operators also service this route.

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