What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Durham is to drive which costs £80 - £130 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 26m and costs £90 - £230.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Durham. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Exeter to Durham?

The distance between Exeter and Durham is 370 miles. The road distance is 342.5 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Durham without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £160 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Durham?

The train from Exeter St Davids to Durham takes 5h 57m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Durham train from?

Exeter to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Where does the Exeter to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Durham is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Exeter to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1877+ hotels available in Durham.

Exeter to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Durham by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
5h 57m
£160–240
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
cheapest
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
4h 28m
£69–153
Drive 340.5 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Durhamcar 340.5 mi
5h 47m
£84–122
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
9h 33m
£139–243
Fly Exeter to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EXT - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 26m
£90–227
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 17m
£130–292
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
5h 44m
£137–408
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 54m
£119–269
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 12m
£142–363

Exeter to Durham by train

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Distance: 368.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Durham every 2 hours. Tickets cost £160–240 and the journey takes 5h 57m.

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