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How to get fromMadrid to Durhamby plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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There are 12 ways to get from Madrid to Durham by plane, train (Renfe, Ouigo, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Fly to Newcastle

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    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane MAD - NCL
    7h 47m
    £67–177

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
    2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    5. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
    18h 38m
    £385–682

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madrid to Parisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train
    30h 36m
    £210–354

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Madrid to Santandercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Plymouth to Durhamcar car
    31h 33m
    £233–817

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane MAD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train
    8h 13m
    £79–245

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    8h 14m
    £106–272

  7. Fly to Durham Tees Valley Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane MAD - MME
    2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain train
    9h 39m
    £142–510

  8. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane MAD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain train
    8h 41m
    £98–260

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane MAD - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train
    8h 21m
    £133–289

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris, Quai de Bercybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Sutton Streetbus bus 598
    33h 30m
    £120–352

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain train Alv / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouthcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Plymouth to Durhamtrain train
    34h 28m
    £370–1,005

  12. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Madrid to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Durhamcar car
    21h 3m
    £394–528

Madrid to Durham by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration18h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£385Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,036.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Durham, England?

Iberia, British Airways, and four other airlines fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Durham via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 18h 38m.

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