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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Durham is to bus via Milton Keynes which costs £50 - £130 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Durham is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £55 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Durham via Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Guildford to Durham?

The distance between Guildford and Durham is 288 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Durham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Guildford to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Durham bus from?

Guildford to Durham bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Durham train from?

Guildford to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Durham?

The best way to get from Guildford to Durham is to train via London which takes 4h 39m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Guildford to Durham bus arrive?

Guildford to Durham bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Guildford to Durham train arrive?

Guildford to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Durham is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Guildford to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain Guildford - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 39m
£86–149
Bus via Milton Keynes
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sutton Streetbus 598
10h 3m
£52–127
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 1m
Drive 283.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Durhamcar 283.7 mi
4h 46m
£70–101
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 2m
£57–249
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 10m
£152–232
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 25m
£107–259
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 54m
£91–205
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 13m
£109–340

Guildford to Durham by train

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6h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Durham via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Interchange in around 10h 1m.

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