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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Leek is to bus which costs £27 - £75 and takes 6h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Leek is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Leek?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Leek station. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport and bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Leek?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Leek. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Macclesfield via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Durham to Leek?

The distance between Durham and Leek is 174 miles. The road distance is 146.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Leek without a car is to train via Macclesfield which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Durham to Leek, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Leek bus from?

Durham to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Leek train from?

Durham to Leek train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Leek?

The best way to get from Durham to Leek is to train via Macclesfield which takes 4h 10m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Durham to Leek bus arrive?

Durham to Leek bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Durham to Leek train arrive?

Durham to Leek train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Durham to Leek?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Leek is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Durham to Leek.

Where can I stay near Leek?

There are 1611+ hotels available in Leek.

Durham to Leek - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Durham to Leek by train, bus, or car

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Train via Macclesfield
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 10m
£58–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h 32m
£27–71
Drive 145.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Leekcar 145.5 mi
2h 52m
£36–52
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Stoke-on-Trenttrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
4h 16m
£61–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Victoriatrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Stoke-on-Trentbus Uk980 / ...
6h
£54–92

Durham to Leek by train and bus

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4h 10mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Manchester Piccadilly every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sutton Street to Bus Station via Manchester Airport and bus station in around 6h 32m.

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