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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Durham is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Durham is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Durham. However, there are services departing from Boars Head PH and arriving at Sutton Street via Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Durham. However, there are services departing from Knucklas and arriving at Durham via Shrewsbury and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Durham?

The distance between Newcastle and Durham is 274 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Durham without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Newcastle to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Durham bus from?

Newcastle to Durham bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, depart from Boars Head PH station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Durham train from?

Newcastle to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Knucklas station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Durham?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Durham is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £100 - £180 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Newcastle to Durham bus arrive?

Newcastle to Durham bus services, operated by Minsterley Motors, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Newcastle to Durham train arrive?

Newcastle to Durham train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Durham is 214 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Newcastle to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1860+ hotels available in Durham.

Newcastle to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus 553
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain
5h 47m
Drive 212.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newcastle to Durhamcar 212.5 mi
4h 24m
£52–75
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus 553
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus 64
3. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Sutton Streetbus 177
10h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Knucklas to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain
6h 27m
£101–174
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Boars Head PH to Bus Stationbus 553
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Durhamtrain
6h 32m

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Distance: 272.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Sutton Street via Boars Head PH, Bus Station, Stoke-on-Trent, and Manchester Airport The Station in around 10h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newcastle to Durham via Knucklas, Shrewsbury, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 6h 27m.

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