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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Durham is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 15h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Durham is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Durham station. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.

How far is it from Dublin to Durham?

The distance between Dublin and Durham is 245 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Durham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 55m and costs £100 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dublin to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Durham bus from?

Dublin to Durham bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Durham bus arrive?

Dublin to Durham bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

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

Book your Dublin to Durham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Durham.

Dublin to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, car

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There are 10 ways to get from Dublin to Durham by plane, train, car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or busferry

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Fly Dublin Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 20m
£35–133
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
15h 39m
£33–48
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Heyshamcarferry
3. Drive from Heysham to Durhamcar
9h 35m
£47–510
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
9h 55m
£103–175
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
4h 53m
£50–166
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
5h 58m
£64–160
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain
6h 9m
£70–207
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 31m
£78–219
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
7h 5m
£59–190
Ferry, train via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
10h 3m
£141–319

Dublin to Durham by ferry and train

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Durham. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Durham via Isle of Man Douglas and Heysham in around 9h 35m.

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