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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham Cathedral?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Durham Cathedral 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 47m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Durham Cathedral?

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 Cathedral?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham Cathedral is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £45 - £110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham Cathedral?

There are 1976+ hotels available in Durham Cathedral.

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

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

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best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 2m
£45–110
Drive 118.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham Cathedralcar 118.7 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 47m

Edinburgh to Durham Cathedral by train and foot

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Distance: 137.5 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Durham Cathedral, 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 Cathedral via John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station, and Bus Station Stand H in around 3h 47m.

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