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There are 9 ways to get from Portsmouth to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 22m
    £117–196

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Interchangebus bus Ukn10
    10h 28m
    £43–90

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B25
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Sutton Streetbus bus B14
    8h 55m
    £60–152

  4. Drive 315.1 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Durhamcar car 315.1 mi
    5h 23m
    £77–111

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    4h 4m
    £96–236

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain train
    2. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train
    7h 13m
    £182–276

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4h 53m
    £71–290

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5h 58m
    £81–184

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Durhamtrain train
    6h 29m
    £128–274

Portsmouth to Durham by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Sutton Street via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate in around 8h 55m.

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