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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Durham Castle station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Durham Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Durham Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham Castle is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £110.

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

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham takes 1h 47m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Edinburgh to Durham Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham Castle?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Castle is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 43m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Castle bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Durham Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Durham Castle is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Durham Castle.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham Castle?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Durham Castle.

Edinburgh to Durham Castle - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 58m
£45–110
Drive 118.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham Castlecar 118.6 mi
2h 36m
£29–42
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 / ...
3h 43m

Edinburgh to Durham Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 137.3 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 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 Edinburgh, Bus Station to Durham Castle via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand H in around 3h 43m.

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