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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £90.

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

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

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

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 (Water)?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham (Water) is 138 miles. The road distance is 119.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £90.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 4h.

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham (Water) bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Durham (Water) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Durham (Water) is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Water).

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)?

Book your Edinburgh to Durham (Water) train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham (Water)?

There are 1970+ hotels available in Durham (Water).

Edinburgh to Durham (Water) - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 21 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Durham (Water) 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
£45–90
Drive 118.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Durham (Water)car 118.8 mi
2h 36m
£30–43
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 Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
4h
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from North St David Street to Interchangebus 839
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...
4h 12m

Edinburgh to Durham (Water) by train

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Distance: 136.8 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 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 Bus Station Stand C via John Dobson Street and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 4h.

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