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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Sandsend is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Sandsend is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Sandsend?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Sandsend. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Whitby via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Durham to Sandsend?

The distance between Durham and Sandsend is 65 miles. The road distance is 49.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Sandsend without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 1m and costs £50 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Durham to Sandsend, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Sandsend train from?

Durham to Sandsend train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Darlington station.

Where does the Durham to Sandsend train arrive?

Durham to Sandsend train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Whitby station.

Can I drive from Durham to Sandsend?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Sandsend is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Durham to Sandsend.

Where can I stay near Sandsend?

There are 2149+ hotels available in Sandsend.

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

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Saltburntrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
2. Take the taxi from Saltburn to Sandsendtaxi
2h 1m
£53–80
Drive 49.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Sandsendcar 49.4 mi
1h 5m
£13–18
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand A to Hartlepool Interchangebus 59
2. Take the taxi from Hartlepool Interchange to Sandsendtaxi
2h 15m
£173–213
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Durham to Sandsendtaxi 49.4 mi
1h 5m
£100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Whitbytrain Darlington - Whitby
3h 23m
£26–51

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Distance: 64.9 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Darlington to Whitby once a week. Tickets cost £18–35 and the journey takes 2h 2m.

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