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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Leven is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 29m.

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 - £130.

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 and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

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 - £130.

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 FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

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 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 6h 29m.

Where does the Durham to Leven bus arrive?

Durham to Leven bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride 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?

There are 1369+ hotels available in Leven.

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There are 3 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
£62–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Park & Ridebus Ukn11
6h 29m
£18–29
Drive 156.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Levencar 156.4 mi
3h 13m
£38–55

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, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost £13–22 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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