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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Durham is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Asda and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Durham. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Durham via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Leicester to Durham?

The distance between Leicester and Durham is 183 miles. The road distance is 164.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £90 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Leicester to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Durham bus from?

Leicester to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Durham train from?

Leicester to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Durham?

The best way to get from Leicester to Durham is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £90 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 21 bus, which costs and takes 7h 2m.

Where does the Leicester to Durham bus arrive?

Leicester to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Leicester to Durham train arrive?

Leicester to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Durham is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Leicester to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Durham.

Leicester to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 21 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 17m
£93–137
Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leicester to Durhamcar 163.2 mi
2h 54m
£41–58
Bus, line 21 bus
1. Take the bus from Asda to John Dobson Streetbus Ukx010 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21 / ...
7h 2m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BHX - NCL
6h 17m
£84–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Leicester to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4h 42m
£112–367

Leicester to Durham by train

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Distance: 181.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Durham via Sheffield in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station Stand C via M&S, Asda, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 7h 2m.

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