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How to get fromDurham to Highlandby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Highland by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Invernesstrain train
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Achnasheen to Highlandtaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    £215–302

  2. Drive 312.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Highlandcar car 312.1 mi
    6h 8m
    £76–110

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 598
    2. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus M90
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Ledgowanbus bus 704
    4. Take the taxi from Ledgowan to Highlandtaxi taxi
    10h 59m

  4. Fly from Newcastle, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane NCL - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Achnasheen to Highlandtaxi taxi
    10h 15m
    £210–372

  5. Bus, taxi via John Dobson Street

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Ledgowan Lodge Hotelbus bus 704
    4. Take the taxi from Ledgowan Lodge Hotel to Highlandtaxi taxi
    11h 6m

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    3. Take the train from Inverness to Achnasheentrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Achnasheen to Highlandtaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    £239–458

Newcastle (NCL) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 406.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Highland, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Highland. However, you can take the train to Inverness, take the train to Achnasheen, then take the taxi to Highland. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Edinburgh, Bus Station, take the bus to Shandwick Place, walk to Queensferry Street, take the bus to Bus Station Stance 3, take the bus to Ledgowan, then take the taxi to Highland.

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