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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Durham is to bus which costs £22 - £30 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Durham is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station station and arriving at Sutton Street. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Leith to Durham?

The distance between Leith and Durham is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Durham without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £180.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Leith to Durham bus from?

Leith to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leith to Durham train from?

Leith to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Leith to Durham?

The best way to get from Leith to Durham is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £60 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £30 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Leith to Durham bus arrive?

Leith to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.

Where does the Leith to Durham train arrive?

Leith to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Leith to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Durham is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Leith to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Durham.

Leith to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Leith to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
1h 47m
£60–180
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
3h 5m
£22–30
Drive 118.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Durhamcar 118.7 mi
2h 33m
£30–43
Bus via Eldon Square Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
3h 46m

Leith to Durham by train

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Distance: 136.7 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £60–180 and the journey takes 1h 47m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Street twice daily. Tickets cost £22–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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