What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport and arriving at Durham via Edinburgh Gateway and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Durham is 145 miles. The road distance is 126.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham bus from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham train from?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham is to train which takes 2h 53m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham bus arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham train arrive?

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Durham.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Durham. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durham by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 53m
£56–124
Drive 125.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Durhamcar 125.6 mi
2h 37m
£31–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
4h 38m
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Durhamrideshare 125.6 mi
2h 37m

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Distance: 143.8 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 1h 47m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Bus Station Stand H via Hanover Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 4h 38m.

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