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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Leven is to bus and train which costs £35 - £85 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Leven is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Leven?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Leven station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Leven?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Leven. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Leven via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Durham to Leven?

The distance between Durham and Leven is 172 miles. The road distance is 157.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Leven without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Durham to Leven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Leven bus from?

Durham to Leven bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.

Where do I catch the Durham to Leven train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Leven?

The best way to get from Durham to Leven is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Durham to Leven bus arrive?

Durham to Leven bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Leven train arrive?

Durham to Leven train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Leven?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Leven is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Durham to Leven.

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

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Where can I stay near Leven?

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Durham to Leven - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Leven by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
3h 13m
£63–132
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain Edinburgh - Leven
4h 51m
£38–82
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Levencar 156.4 mi
3h 13m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Park & Ridebus M92 / ...
4. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Bus Stationbus X61
5h 49m

Durham to Leven by train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.8 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

You can take a train from Durham to Leven via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Bus Station via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 5h 49m.

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