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How to get fromNewcastle Port to Durhamby ferry, subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Newcastle Port to Durham by ferry, subway, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, subway, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from South Shields to Central Stationsubway subway Yel
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    1h 5m

  2. Drive  20.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle Port to Durhamcar car 20.1 mi
    25 min
    £5–8

  3. Ferry, line 24 bus, line 20 bus

    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Station Road-Industrial Estate to Interchangebus bus 24
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus bus 20 / ...
    1h 53m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newcastle Port to Durhamtaxi taxi 20.1 mi
    25 min
    £90–110

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to South Shields Ferry Terminalferry ferry Ferry
    2. Take the bus from Station Road-Industrial Estate to Bus Station Stand Ebus bus 50
    2h 15m

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  • Distance: 24.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Newcastle Port, England and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle Port to Durham. However, you can take the ferry to South Shields Ferry Terminal, walk to South Shields, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from North Shields Ferry Terminal to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via South Shields Ferry Terminal, Station Road-Industrial Estate, and Interchange in around 1h 53m.

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