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How to get fromDurham to South Queensferryby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham to South Queensferry by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2h 18m
    £49–94
  2. Drive  129.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to South Queensferrycar car 129.9 mi
    2h 46m
    £33–47
  3. Line 21 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11 / ...
    5h 21m

Durham to South Queensferry by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Durham, England and South Queensferry, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 45m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Slip Road via John Dobson Street and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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