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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Station is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Durham Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Durham Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Wharton Park via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Durham Station?

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 Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham Station is 138 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £110.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham Station is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham Station?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham Station?

There are 1930+ hotels available in Durham Station.

Edinburgh to Durham Station - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 21 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham Station 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 47m
£45–110
Drive 118.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham Stationcar 118.3 mi
2h 35m
£30–42
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Wharton Parkbus 21 / ...
3h 58m

Edinburgh to Durham Station by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Durham Station, 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 Wharton Park via John Dobson Street and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 3h 58m.

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