What is the cheapest way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham Station to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Wharton Park and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Durham Station and Edinburgh is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

How do I travel from Durham Station to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £45 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

The train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Durham Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Wharton Park station.

Where do I catch the Durham Station to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 29m.

Where does the Durham Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Durham Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham Station to Edinburgh is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Durham Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham Station to Edinburgh?

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham Station to Edinburgh by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
1h 45m
£45–110
Drive 118.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham Station to Edinburghcar 118.4 mi
2h 35m
£30–43
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Wharton Park to John Dobson Streetbus 21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
4h 29m

Durham Station to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Durham Station, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 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 Wharton Park to Edinburgh, Bus Station via John Dobson Street in around 4h 29m.

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