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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Durham is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Durham is to train via York which takes 3h 24m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Durham. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Durham via Peterborough and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Durham?

The distance between Cambridge and Durham is 224 miles. The road distance is 214.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Durham without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 24m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Cambridge to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Durham train from?

Cambridge to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cambridge station.

Where does the Cambridge to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cambridge to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Durham is 215 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Cambridge to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Durham.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Durham by train, car, or plane

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Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
3h 24m
£77–138
Drive 213.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Durhamcar 213.5 mi
3h 38m
£53–76
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 56m
£88–355
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Stevenagetrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h
£89–140
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 55m
£87–251

Cambridge to Durham by train

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Distance: 222.5 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Durham via Peterborough and York in around 3h 24m.

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