What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Durham is to bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 10h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £95 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Durham. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Exeter to Durham?

The distance between Exeter and Durham is 334 miles. The road distance is 342.5 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £180 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Exeter to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Durham bus from?

Exeter to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Durham train from?

Exeter to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Durham?

The best way to get from Exeter to Durham is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £180 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £170 and takes 10h 57m.

Where does the Exeter to Durham bus arrive?

Exeter to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Exeter to Durham train arrive?

Exeter to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Durham is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Exeter to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Durham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Durham?

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Exeter to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Durham by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 28m
£99–248
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
10h 57m
£70–168
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£180–260
Drive 340.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Durhamcar 340.5 mi
5h 48m
£84–121
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 34m
£72–170
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 20m
£133–309
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
5h 45m
£116–277
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 59m
£130–309
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
9h 45m
£161–301

Exeter to Durham by train

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Distance: 332.3 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Durham every 3 hours. Tickets cost £180–260 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sutton Street via Birmingham Coach Station and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 57m.

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