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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Durham is to tram and fly and train which costs £35 - £140 and takes 4h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Durham is to tram and fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Ireland and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Ireland to Durham. However, there are services departing from Grand Parade and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 1m.

How far is it from Ireland to Durham?

The distance between Ireland and Durham is 282 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Durham without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 36m and costs £100 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Ireland to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ireland to Durham bus from?

Ireland to Durham bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.

Where does the Ireland to Durham bus arrive?

Ireland to Durham bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Belfast Glengall station.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1836+ hotels available in Durham.

Ireland to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Durham by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or tram

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Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
5h 2m
£56–153
Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane DUB - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
4h 48m
£37–132
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
11h 36m
£108–211
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Interchangebus
17h 1m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
7h 25m
£96–325
Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain
7h 5m
£83–225
Fly Dublin Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
6h 24m
£56–175
Fly Dublin Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 55m
£81–237
Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
7h 14m
£73–222
Ferry, train via Burlington Road
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newton-le-Willowstrain
3. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Durhamtrain
12h 14m
£137–312

Ireland to Durham by tram, foot, ferry, and train

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11h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Ireland and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Durham. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Durham via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Newton-le-Willows in around 11h 36m.

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