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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Durham is to bus which costs £60 - £170 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Durham is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Durham. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Sutton Street via Garrick Street and Golders Green Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Durham. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Durham via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

How far is it from Stansted to Durham?

The distance between Stansted and Durham is 286 miles. The road distance is 284.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Stansted to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Durham bus from?

Stansted to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Golders Green Station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Durham train from?

Stansted to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Stansted to Durham?

The best way to get from Stansted to Durham is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Stansted to Durham bus arrive?

Stansted to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sutton Street station.

Where does the Stansted to Durham train arrive?

Stansted to Durham train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Durham is 284 miles. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Stansted to Durham.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1843+ hotels available in Durham.

Stansted to Durham - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Stansted to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
4h 4m
£118–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
8h 34m
£63–162
Drive 282.7 mi
1. Drive from Stansted to Durhamcar 282.7 mi
4h 44m
£69–100
Line 223 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
4. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
5h 20m
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
6h 2m
£153–246
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle
1. Take the train from Borough Green & Wrotham to London Waterloo Easttrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
6h 20m
£131–304
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
6h 59m
£147–433
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 39m
£107–267
Line 223 bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 32m
Line 223 bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
7h 46m

Stansted to Durham by bus and train

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Distance: 284.8 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Sutton Street twice daily. Tickets cost £45–120 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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