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How to get fromHemel Hempstead to Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Hemel Hempstead to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 13m
    £92–139

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchangebus bus 598 / ...
    8h 47m
    £41–68

  3. Drive  242.3 mi

    1. Drive from Hemel Hempstead to Durhamcar car 242.3 mi
    3h 58m
    £61–88

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    3h 58m
    £56–254

  5. Train via Tamworth

    1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Tamworthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Durhamtrain train
    6h 10m
    £106–200

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    5h 18m
    £119–295

Hemel Hempstead to Durham by train and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 5h.

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