The distance between Inverness and Durham is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Inverness to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Inverness if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.
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Take the train to Newcastle then take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.
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There are several options for getting from Inverness to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £45 ($53) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £445 ($525).
The distance between Inverness and Durham is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 348km (216 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Inverness and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Inverness to Durham is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £445 ($525).
The cheapest way to travel between Inverness and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £45 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Inverness and Durham. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Inverness to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Durham. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Inverness and Durham. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 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 Inverness and Durham. We recommend that you fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Inverness and Durham. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) and arrive at Durham (MME) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Inverness to Durham. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Inverness to Durham typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Inverness (INV) and and arrive into Durham (MME).
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 Inverness and Durham. The distance is around 450km (280 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Inverness to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £125 ($150).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £445($525) | hourly | 867km (539 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 45m | £305($360) | every 3 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £125($150) | 4 times a day | 539km (335 miles) |
Train to Durham | 6h 30m | £51($60) | 5 times a week | 545km (338 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 25m | £45($53) | once a week | 555km (345 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £78($90) | on demand | 450km (280 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.