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There are 10 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 25m
    £114–177

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    8h 30m
    £57–102

  3. Drive  315.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Durhamcar car 315.5 mi
    5h 24m
    £79–113

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4h 51m
    £65–262

  5. 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
    £145–236

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Barnham to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to John Dobson Streetbus bus Ukn10 / ...
    10h 56m
    £69–117

  7. 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
    6h 4m
    £81–178

  8. Fly Southampton Airport to Durham Tees Valley Airport

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME)plane plane SOU - MME
    8h 1m
    £137–786

  9. Fly Southampton Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane SOU - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    6h 40m
    £139–308

  10. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train
    7h 15m
    £127–358

Portsmouth to Durham by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Durham via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dolphin Centre, and Darlington in around 8h 30m.

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