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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Seaham is to bus which costs £12 - £55 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Seaham is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Seaham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at New Strangford Road via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Seaham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Seaham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Seaham?

The distance between Edinburgh and Seaham is 141 miles. The road distance is 122.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Seaham without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Seaham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Seaham bus from?

Edinburgh to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Seaham train from?

Edinburgh to Seaham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Seaham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Seaham is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £55 and takes 3h 36m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Seaham bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Seaham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Seaham train arrive?

Edinburgh to Seaham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Seaham is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Edinburgh to Seaham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Seaham?

There are 1956+ hotels available in Seaham.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Seaham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Seahamtrain Newcastle - Middlesbrough / ...
2h 28m
£42–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
3h 36m
£12–55
Drive 122.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Seahamcar 122.2 mi
2h 39m
£30–43
Train via Edinburgh Waverley
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Seahamtrain Newcastle - Middlesbrough / ...
2h 33m
£29–52

Edinburgh to Seaham by train

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Distance: 139.9 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Seaham via Newcastle in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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