There are 2 ways to get from Liverpool to County Durham by train or car
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Liverpool to County Durham by train
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The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to County Durham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Liverpool to County Durham is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Liverpool and County Durham is 155 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Liverpool to County Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £30 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Liverpool to County Durham, including transfers.
Liverpool to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to County Durham is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Liverpool to County Durham.
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What companies run services between Liverpool, England and County Durham, England?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £27–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–65
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £27–40
- 1st Class
- £55–65
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