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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Durham is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Durham is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Durham. However, there are services departing from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Durham. However, there are services departing from Kiveton Bridge and arriving at Durham via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Wales to Durham?

The distance between Wales and Durham is 127 miles. The road distance is 113.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Wales to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Durham bus from?

Wales to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Durham train from?

Wales to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Sheffield station.

Train or bus from Wales to Durham?

The best way to get from Wales to Durham is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 20 bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Wales to Durham bus arrive?

Wales to Durham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Interchange station.

Where does the Wales to Durham train arrive?

Wales to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Wales to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Durham is 113 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Wales to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Wales to Durham?

Book your Wales to Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Durham.

Wales to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 20 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 28m
£59–91
Drive 112.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Wales to Durhamcar 112.4 mi
1h 55m
£28–40
Bus, line 20 bus
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Interchangebus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Interchange to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridgebus 20 / ...
5h 43m
Train via Huddersfield
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Huddersfieldtrain Sheffield - Huddersfield / ...
2. Take the train from Huddersfield to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
5h 1m
£50–92

Wales to Durham by train

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2h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 125.8 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Sheffield to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wales Road/Lestermoor Avenue to Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Commercial Street/CG1, Castle Street/CG22, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Interchange in around 5h 43m.

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