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 £21 - £45 and takes 5h 5m.

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 33m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Durham University via Leeds York St Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

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 2h 59m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Durham?

The distance between Nottingham and Durham is 172 miles. The road distance is 140.2 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 2h 59m and costs £35 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m 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 National Express, 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 2h 59m and costs £35 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £45 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Nottingham to Durham bus arrive?

Nottingham to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach 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 33m to drive from Nottingham to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Durham.

Nottingham to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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 - Newcastle / ...
2h 59m
£37–78
Train via Sheffield
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Sheffieldtrain Nottingham - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 16m
£19–107
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds York St Bus Station to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
5h 5m
£21–40
Drive 139.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Durhamcar 139.4 mi
2h 33m
£35–50
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain Manchester Airport - Newcastle / ...
5h 57m
£47–159

Nottingham to Durham by train

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2h 59mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Durham.

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Distance: 171.1 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Durham via Grantham in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Durham University via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Leeds York St Bus Station in around 5h 5m.

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