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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Durham is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Durham is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Inverness and arriving at Durham. Services depart three times a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Inverness to Durham?

The distance between Inverness and Durham is 324 miles. The road distance is 278.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £150.

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

The train from Inverness to Durham takes 5h 14m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Durham bus from?

Inverness to Durham bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Inverness Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Durham train from?

Inverness to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Inverness station.

Train, bus or fly from Inverness to Durham?

The best way to get from Inverness to Durham is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £100 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Eldon Square Bus Station, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £100 - £230 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Inverness to Durham bus arrive?

Inverness to Durham bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at George Street station.

Where does the Inverness to Durham train arrive?

Inverness to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Durham is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Inverness to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1835+ hotels available in Durham.

Inverness to Durham - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Inverness to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Durhamtrain Inverness - Northallerton / ...
5h 14m
£100–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus Ember
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
8h
£37–77
Bus via Eldon Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk094
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
7h 55m
£40–75
Drive 276.4 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Durhamcar 276.4 mi
5h 22m
£68–98
Fly to Newcastle
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Newcastle (NCL)plane INV - NCL
6h 15m
£106–222
Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane INV - MME
9h 27m
£137–683

Inverness to Durham by train

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Distance: 321.9 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Durham 3 times a week. Tickets cost £100–150 and the journey takes 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Bus Station Stand H via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 55m.

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