The distance between Durham and York is around 98km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Durham to York by train, bus 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 Darlington and then to York.
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Take the bus to Durham Crossgate Peth - Bottom then take the train to York.
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There are several options for getting from Durham to York by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 1h 10m.
The distance between Durham and York is around 98km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)
It takes around 1h 10m to get from Durham and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Durham to York is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £13 ($15).
The cheapest way to travel between Durham and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Durham and York. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Durham to York. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Bishop Auckland General Hospital and Darlington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 10m.
Northern Rail, LNER, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Grand Central run train services between Durham and York. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Durham and York. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington and then to York. instead which will take 1h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to York. We recommend that you take the train to Darlington and then to York. instead which will take 1h 10m.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Durham and York. The distance is around 105km (65 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £13 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 10m | £13($15) | 5 times a week | 98km (61 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1h 35m | £15($18) | 5 times a week | 131km (81 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | £19($22) | on demand | 105km (65 miles) |
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The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.