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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Essex is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Essex is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at Polecat Road via Interchange, Golders Green Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Essex. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.

How far is it from Durham to Essex?

The distance between Durham and Essex is 299 miles. The road distance is 250.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Durham to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Essex bus from?

Durham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Essex train from?

Durham to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.

Train, bus or fly from Durham to Essex?

The best way to get from Durham to Essex is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 10h 25m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Durham to Essex bus arrive?

Durham to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.

Where does the Durham to Essex train arrive?

Durham to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Durham to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Essex is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Durham to Essex.

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

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Durham to Essex - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 44m
£108–167
Fly Newcastle to London Stansted Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NCL - STN
6h 33m
£55–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Golders Green Stationbus 598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
10h 25m
£63–147
Drive 249.3 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Essexcar 249.3 mi
4h 33m
£61–88
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leicestertrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 30m
£163–241
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
5h 42m
£86–314
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
6h 7m
£84–235
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 33m
£142–348
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
7h 13m
£140–399
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
4. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain
7h 12m
£123–320

Durham to Essex by train and subway

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Distance: 297.1 mi
Duration: 4h 44m

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

You can take a train from Durham to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B to Polecat Road via Interchange, Golders Green Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 10h 25m.

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