What is the cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham is to bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 7h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Elephant and Castle and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Elephant and Castle to Durham. However, there are services departing from London College of Comm and arriving at Durham University via London Victoria Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Elephant and Castle and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Elephant & Castle station and arriving at Durham via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

The distance between Elephant and Castle and Durham is 259 miles. The road distance is 261.7 miles.

How do I travel from Elephant and Castle to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Durham bus from?

Elephant and Castle to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from London Victoria Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Elephant and Castle to Durham train from?

Elephant and Castle to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

The best way to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £28 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Durham bus arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Durham bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Durham University station.

Where does the Elephant and Castle to Durham train arrive?

Elephant and Castle to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Elephant and Castle to Durham is 262 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Elephant and Castle to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Elephant and Castle to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Elephant and Castle to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 9 ways to get from Elephant and Castle to Durham by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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 King's Cross to DurhamLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 42m
£67–153
Bus via Middlesbrough
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station Stand 11Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 18 to Leazes Road - Millburngate BridgeX12
7h 34m
£18–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Durham Universitymegabus M20
7h 29m
£19–28
Drive 260.1 mi
1. Drive from Elephant and Castle to Durham260.1 mi
4h 37m
£65–94
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the subway from Elephant & Castle station to Paddington station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durham
3h 46m
£66–270
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
4h 40m
£114–288
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
5h 30m
£106–322
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
5h 46m
£99–305
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
6h 17m
£93–340

Elephant and Castle to Durham by subway and train

114Weekly Services

3h 42mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257.5 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England and Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £65–150 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Durham University once daily. Tickets cost £19–28 and the journey takes 6h.

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