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 £27 - £60 and takes 9h 22m.

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 24m and costs £95 - £210.

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 University - Palatine Centre via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

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 two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Exeter to Durham?

The distance between Exeter and Durham is 358 miles. The road distance is 342.8 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 56m and costs £70 - £550.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Durham takes 5h 56m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Durham bus from?

Exeter to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 56m and costs £70 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Exeter to Durham bus arrive?

Exeter to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus 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 43m to drive from Exeter to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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Exeter to Durham - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to DurhamPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 56m
£70–550
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to University - Palatine CentreM20
9h 22m
£27–59
Drive 340.9 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Durham340.9 mi
5h 43m
£85–122
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)BRS - NCL
4h 23m
£56–160
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Central
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durham
10h 40m
£110–254
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durham
3h 24m
£97–204
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisbury
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)SOU - NCL
6h 18m
£122–278
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)LHR - NCL
5h 39m
£124–375
Fly Exeter to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durham
5h 50m
£109–394
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
6h 23m
£74–205
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
5h 44m
£110–299

Exeter to Durham by train

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Distance: 356.2 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £70–550 and the journey takes 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to University - Palatine Centre via Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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