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

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Durham is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alton to Durham is to train and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Alton and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Alton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Durham via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Alton to Durham?

The distance between Alton and Durham is 305 miles. The road distance is 288.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alton to Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Alton to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Durham bus from?

Alton to Durham bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Alton to Durham train from?

Alton to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.

Train or bus from Alton to Durham?

The best way to get from Alton to Durham is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 56m.

Where does the Alton to Durham bus arrive?

Alton to Durham bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Alton to Durham train arrive?

Alton to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Alton to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Durham is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Alton to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Durham.

Alton to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 13 bus

Q: Is there a direct bus between Alton and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Drayman's Way and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Guildford station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.

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There are 9 ways to get from Alton to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
5h 6m
£106–171
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 23m
£60–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 56m
Drive 287.2 mi
1. Drive from Alton to Durhamcar 287.2 mi
5h 13m
£70–101
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 57m
£163–243
Bus via Sunderland Interchange
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 56m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 48m
£116–286
Line 13 bus, train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
6h 23m
£78–186
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 37m
£126–386

Alton to Durham by bus, foot, and train

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6h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Interchange in around 10h 56m.

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