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

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 10m
    £116–182

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 032 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Dolphin Centrebus bus 815
    8h 36m
    £51–96

  3. Drive  303 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Durhamcar car 303 mi
    5h 7m
    £76–109

  4. Fly from Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain train
    3h 12m
    £85–217

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Durhamtrain train Southampton Central - Newcastle / ...
    5h 14m
    £140–220

  6. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Durhamtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 52m
    £149–224

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    4h 39m
    £64–261

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    5h 13m
    £69–160

Southampton to Durham by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Durham via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Durham via Heathrow Terminal 5, Dolphin Centre, and Darlington in around 8h 36m.

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