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

The cheapest way to get from Fife to Durham is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Fife to Durham is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Fife and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Fife to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Trading Estate and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Fife and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cupar and arriving at Durham. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Fife to Durham?

The distance between Fife and Durham is 181 miles. The road distance is 165.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Fife to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £75 - £120.

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

The train from Cupar to Durham takes 2h 59m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Fife to Durham bus from?

Fife to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, depart from Trading Estate station.

Where do I catch the Fife to Durham train from?

Fife to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cupar station.

Train or bus from Fife to Durham?

The best way to get from Fife to Durham is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Fife to Durham bus arrive?

Fife to Durham bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Scotland, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Fife to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Fife to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Fife to Durham is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Fife to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1889+ hotels available in Durham.

Fife to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Fife to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cupar to Durhamtrain Dundee - Plymouth / ...
2h 59m
£75–120
Drive 164.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Fife to Durhamcar 164.7 mi
3h 27m
£42–60
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Trading Estate to Bus Stationbus X59
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
6h 15m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Cupar to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Dundee - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 34m
£62–118

Fife to Durham by train

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Distance: 180.4 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Fife, Scotland and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cupar to Durham once daily. Tickets cost £75–120 and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trading Estate to Bus Station Stand C via Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 6h 15m.

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