What is the cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Houghton-Le-Spring and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Hetton Road-Durham Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh?

The distance between Houghton-Le-Spring and Edinburgh is 146 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

How do I travel from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £23 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh bus from?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Hetton Road-Durham Road station.

Train or bus from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £23 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Can I drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2557+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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 Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2h 47m
£23–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hetton Road-Durham Road to John Dobson Streetbus X1
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
3h 56m
Drive 119.2 mi
1. Drive from Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburghcar 119.2 mi
2h 33m
£29–42
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hetton Road-Durham Road to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus X1
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 49m
Bus via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm
1. Take the bus from Hetton Road-Durham Road to John Dobson Streetbus X1
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
4h 42m

Houghton-Le-Spring to Edinburgh by bus and train

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2h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.4 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Houghton-Le-Spring, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £23–50 and the journey takes 1h 45m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hetton Road-Durham Road to Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street in around 3h 56m.

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