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How to get fromPerth to Durhamby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Perth to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Perth to Durhamtrain train Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 22m
    £65–95

  2. Drive 163.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Perth to Durhamcar car 163.1 mi
    3h 19m
    £41–58

  3. Bus, line 21 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus M90
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station to Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 21 / ...
    6h 5m

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane EDI - NCL
    5h 37m
    £43–184

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Perth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 56m
    £63–152

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    4h
    £53–121

Perth to Durham by train

Calendar11Weekly Trains
Duration3h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 192.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 22m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Perth to Durham twice daily. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stand C via Edinburgh, Bus Station, John Dobson Street, and Eldon Square Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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