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 £55 - £110 and takes 11h 20m.

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 31m and costs £90 - £230.

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 Glastonbury Festival Coach Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

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 372 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 £160 - £240.

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

The train from Exeter St Davids to Durham takes 5h 57m including transfers and departs every three hours.

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 £160 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Durham bus arrive?

Exeter to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Glastonbury Festival Coach Park 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 47m to drive from Exeter to Durham.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 57m
£160–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G5
2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Sutton Streetbus G35
11h 20m
£60–101
Drive 340.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Durhamcar 340.5 mi
5h 47m
£84–122
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
£69–153
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 Victoria to Durhamtrain
9h 40m
£139–243
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 31m
£90–227
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 22m
£130–292
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 48m
£137–408
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 55m
£119–269
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
6h 13m
£142–363

Exeter to Durham by train

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Distance: 370 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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 £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Sutton Street via Glastonbury Festival Coach Park in around 11h 20m.

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