Travel Information between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne
| 13 miles (21 km) | |
| Bus or train | |
| $3 - $6 | |
| Train • $3 (€2) • 12 min | |
| Train • $3 (€2) • 12 min | |
| Megabus or LNER |
Travel 13 miles (21 km) by bus or train from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne.
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How to get from Durham to Newcastle by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Durham to Newcastle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Durham to Newcastle
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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Newcastle upon Tyne from Durham is by taking a train, which costs on average $3 (€2).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $6 (€5).
The fastest way from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne is by train with an average journey time of 12 min.
There are alternative travel options to Newcastle upon Tyne that take longer:
Bus takes 35 min on average.
The distance from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne is:
- 3 buses a day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Most travelers take a bus from Durham, University - Palatine Centre to Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street.
The following travel companies offer services from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne:
- Travel with Megabus for buses to Newcastle upon Tyne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
- Travel with LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3) for trains to Newcastle upon Tyne. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne tickets on Omio for $3 (€2).
Yes, there are direct routes from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Newcastle upon Tyne with Megabus.
- You'll find 7 direct trains a day to Newcastle upon Tyne with LNER or TransPennine Express.
Direct services to Newcastle upon Tyne tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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