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There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Durhamtrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 51m
    £150–220

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Interchangebus bus 133 / ...
    8h 32m
    £30–78

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain train
    7h 52m
    £81–173

  4. Drive 269.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bristol to Durhamcar car 269.6 mi
    4h 39m
    £66–95

  5. Fly from Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    3h 18m
    £34–98

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    5h 1m
    £117–274

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4h 58m
    £114–378

Bristol to Durham by train

Calendar83Weekly Trains
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 292.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station and Interchange in around 8h 32m.

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