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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Durham is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Durham. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Durham University via Bus Station, Coach Station and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Durham. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Durham via Liverpool Street station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Durham?

The distance between Rayleigh and Durham is 290 miles. The road distance is 271.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Rayleigh to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Durham bus from?

Rayleigh to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Durham train from?

Rayleigh to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Durham?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Durham is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Durham bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Durham train arrive?

Rayleigh to Durham train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Durham is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Rayleigh to Durham.

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

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Rayleigh to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Rayleigh to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 21m
£71–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Durham Universitybus megabus M20
9h 27m
£32–47
Drive 269.5 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Durhamcar 269.5 mi
4h 30m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 49m
£82–290
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Leicestertrain
2. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain
8h 11m
£51–268
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 25m
£120–319
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 14m
£116–328
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 15m
£103–360
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 58m
£86–230
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 51m
£128–403

Rayleigh to Durham by train and subway

122Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Durham via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Durham University via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) in around 9h 27m.

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