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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Durham is to bus which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Durham via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Durham?

The distance between Nottingham and Durham is 172 miles. The road distance is 139.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Nottingham to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Durham bus from?

Nottingham to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Durham train from?

Nottingham to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Durham?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Durham is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £60 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £28 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Nottingham to Durham bus arrive?

Nottingham to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Nottingham to Durham train arrive?

Nottingham to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Durham is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Nottingham to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1863+ hotels available in Durham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Nottingham to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 1m
£62–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11
5h 1m
£17–28
Drive 139.1 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Durhamcar 139.1 mi
2h 32m
£34–49
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 4m
£76–120
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
5h 6m
£89–150

Nottingham to Durham by train

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Durham via Grantham in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 4 hours. Tickets cost £17–28 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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