The distance between Dumfries and Durham is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Dumfries to Durham by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle.
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There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Durham by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £28 ($33).
The distance between Dumfries and Durham is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Dumfries and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Durham is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £28 ($33).
The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Durham. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle, Newcastle and Durham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
First ScotRail Service, Northern Rail and LNER run train services between Dumfries and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dumfries and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 1h 55m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 2h 30m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dumfries and Durham. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 30m | £100($120) | hourly | 193km (120 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | £28($33) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
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LNER
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.