How to travel from Edinburgh to Durham
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You can get from Edinburgh to Durham by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Edinburgh to Durham on May 23 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information between Edinburgh and Durham
 | Distance | 103 miles (166 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 | Ticket price range | $16 - $32 |
 | Cheapest mode | Train • $16 (€14) • 1 h 39 min |
 | Fastest mode | Train • $16 (€14) • 1 h 39 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Megabus or London North Eastern Railway |
Travel 103 miles (166 km) by bus or train from Edinburgh to Durham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 39 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $16 (€14). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus or London North Eastern Railway among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Edinburgh to Durham.
Travel Tips: Travel from Edinburgh to Durham
There are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Durham including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Durham from Edinburgh is by taking a train, which costs on average $16 (€14).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Durham:
A train is $16 (€15) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Durham costing on average $32 (€29).
The fastest way to get to Durham from Edinburgh is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 39 min.
Other travel options to Durham can usually take longer:
In comparison, going by bus can take 3 h 10 min on average.
The distance is approximately 103 miles (166 km) from Edinburgh to Durham.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Edinburgh to Durham:
- Most travelers catch their bus from Edinburgh, Elder Street and arrive in Durham, Bus Station (stand C).
- Most travelers take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Megabus to go to Durham by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Megabus Edinburgh to Durham tickets on Omio for $32 (€29).
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway for trains to Durham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for London North Eastern Railway Edinburgh to Durham tickets on Omio for $16 (€14).
When planning your trip from Edinburgh to Durham, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets cost $32 (€29) one way on average.
- Train tickets are costing $16 (€14) one way on average.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Edinburgh to Durham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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