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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Newcastle is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Newcastle is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Newcastle?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Newcastle. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Market via Manchester Airport, bus station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Durham to Newcastle?

The distance between Durham and Newcastle is 274 miles. The road distance is 215.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Newcastle without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Durham to Newcastle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Newcastle bus from?

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

Where does the Durham to Newcastle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Newcastle?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Newcastle is 215 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Durham to Newcastle.

Where can I stay near Newcastle?

There are 485+ hotels available in Newcastle.

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

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boars Head PHbus 553
6h 11m
Drive 214 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Newcastlecar 214 mi
4h 23m
£52–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 177
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Stoke-on-Trentbus
3. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 64
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marketbus 553
10h 39m
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boars Head PHbus 553
6h 18m

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Distance: 272.8 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Newcastle, Shropshire, England?

You can take a bus from Sutton Street to Newcastle via Manchester Airport, bus station, Bus Station, and Market in around 10h 39m.

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