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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Durham is to bus via Leeds which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 20m.

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. 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 4h 20m.

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 - £85.

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 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 2h 59m and costs £35 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £20 - £29 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Nottingham to Durham bus arrive?

Nottingham to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus 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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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1683+ 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 GranthamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to DurhamLondon Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2h 59m
£38–83
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11
2. Take the bus from Leeds York St Bus Station to Durham Universitymegabus M20
4h 20m
£20–29
Drive 139.4 mi
1. Drive from Nottingham to Durham139.4 mi
2h 32m
£34–50
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Nottingham to SheffieldNottingham - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to DurhamReading - Newcastle / ...
3h 13m
£31–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Bus Station Express Lounge133
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand 18 to Leazes Road - Millburngate BridgeX12
5h 3m
£26–42

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 York St Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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