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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Durham is to bus which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 23m and costs £30 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Durham. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Bristol to Durham?

The distance between Bristol and Durham is 295 miles. The road distance is 271.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £150 - £220.

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

The train from Bristol Temple Meads to Durham takes 4h 51m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Durham bus from?

Bristol to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Durham train from?

Bristol to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Durham?

The best way to get from Bristol to Durham is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £150 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £90 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Bristol to Durham bus arrive?

Bristol to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Durham train arrive?

Bristol to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Durham is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Bristol to Durham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Durham.

Bristol to Durham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Durhamtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Edinburgh / ...
4h 51m
£150–220
Fly Bristol Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 23m
£34–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
7h 59m
£40–88
Drive 269.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Durhamcar 269.6 mi
4h 39m
£67–96
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
5h 5m
£116–271
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 3m
£114–386
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 45m
£87–233

Bristol to Durham by train

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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 Sutton Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 59m.

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