How to travel from Colchester to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Colchester and Durham is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Colchester to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then London Finchley Road Station and then to Durham University.
- Duration8h 60m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£33($39)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colchester to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £310 ($365).
The distance between Colchester and Durham is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)
It takes around 8h 60m to get from Colchester and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Durham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £310 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Colchester and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Colchester and Durham. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Colchester to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Stansted Airport London, London Finchley Road Station, Durham University and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Colchester and Durham. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Colchester and Durham. The distance is around 429km (267 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 60m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 10m | £310($365) | 5 times a week | 615km (382 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 4h 55m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train to Stratford (London), plane | 5h 30m | £230($270) | 5 times a week | 920km (572 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | £115($140) | 5 times a week | 859km (534 miles) |
| Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train | 6h 10m | £140($165) | 5 times a week | 965km (600 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 60m | £33($39) | 5 times a week | 576km (358 miles) |
| Bus via London Victoria Coach Station | 10h 5m | £19($22) | 5 times a week | 621km (386 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £74($88) | on demand | 429km (267 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Colchester and Durham
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Bus companies
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham