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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Durham is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Durham is to bus and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs £55 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Dolphin Centre via Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Durham via Vauxhall station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Guildford to Durham?

The distance between Guildford and Durham is 288 miles. The road distance is 285.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Durham without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Guildford to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Durham bus from?

Guildford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Durham train from?

Guildford to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Durham?

The best way to get from Guildford to Durham is to train via London which takes 4h 38m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Darlington, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h.

Where does the Guildford to Durham bus arrive?

Guildford to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Guildford to Durham train arrive?

Guildford to Durham train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Vauxhall station.

Can I drive from Guildford to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Durham is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Guildford to Durham.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Guildford to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to Vauxhalltrain Guildford - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 38m
£98–144
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10
10h 2m
£33–53
Bus via Darlington
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus 815
8h
£49–88
Drive 283.7 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Durhamcar 283.7 mi
4h 46m
£70–101
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 27m
£56–247
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain Gatwick Airport - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Reading to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 10m
£131–209
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 35m
£108–249
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
5h 54m
£78–181
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
6h 54m
£99–329

Guildford to Durham by train and subway

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Distance: 286.2 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Durham via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centre once a week. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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