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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Durham is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 33m.

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 20m and costs £65 - £170.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £65 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 20m and costs £65 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 38m.

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 33m to drive from Rayleigh to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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

Q: 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 Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

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 20m
£66–167
Train via Sheffield
cheapest
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 21m
£41–228
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
9h 38m
Drive 269.5 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Durhamcar 269.5 mi
4h 33m
£66–96
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 48m
£82–305
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 23m
£118–319
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 12m
£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 16m
£108–365
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 57m
£86–231
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 52m
£128–403

Rayleigh to Durham by bus and train

102Weekly Services

8h 21mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 288.5 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Bus Station, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Sunderland Interchange in around 9h 38m.

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