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

The cheapest way to get from Lanark to Durham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanark to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Lanark and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Lanark station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via John Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Lanark and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Lanark to Durham. However, there are services departing from Lanark and arriving at Durham via Motherwell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Lanark to Durham?

The distance between Lanark and Durham is 190 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lanark to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £95 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Lanark to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Durham bus from?

Lanark to Durham bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, depart from John Street station.

Where do I catch the Lanark to Durham train from?

Lanark to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Motherwell station.

Train or bus from Lanark to Durham?

The best way to get from Lanark to Durham is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £95 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Lanark to Durham bus arrive?

Lanark to Durham bus services, operated by Houstons Minicoaches, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Lanark to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lanark to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanark to Durham is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Lanark to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

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There are 5 ways to get from Lanark to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Motherwell to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
4h 7m
£97–142
Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lanark to Durhamcar 135.6 mi
2h 36m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from John Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn11 / ...
6h 21m
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Carstairs to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
4h 11m
£54–132
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carstairs to Newcastletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Hbus X21 / ...
5h 15m

Lanark to Durham by train

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Distance: 188.5 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Motherwell to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost £90–130 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stand H via John Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 6h 21m.

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