There are 7 ways to get from Watford to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
4h 1m£114–234Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
7h 56m£26–45Drive 248.6 mi
- Drive from Watford to Durhamcar 248.6 mi
4h 8m£61–88Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 59m£54–337Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Streettrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 36m£121–357Bus via Milton Keynes
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sutton Streetbus 598
7h 59m£49–72Train to Southampton Airport, fly
- Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 23m£124–340
Watford to Durham by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watford to Durham is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Watford to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £340.
No, there is no direct bus from Watford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Clarendon Road and arriving at Sutton Street via Black Boy PH, Airport Bus Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Watford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Durham via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
The distance between Watford and Durham is 273 miles. The road distance is 250.1 miles.
The best way to get from Watford to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Watford to Durham, including transfers.
Watford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Watford to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Watford to Durham is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Watford, England and Durham, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £110–160 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–270
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–200
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–160
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £110–160
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–25
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £17–25
- 1st Class
- £12–18
Train from Birmingham New Street to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–250
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £85–130
- 1st Class
- £180–250
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £8–12
- 1st Class
- £17–21
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £4–6
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £35–50
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £75–110
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Watford Junction to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–45
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £50–75
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Sutton Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Watford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.
Watford to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Durham is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Watford to Durham.
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