How to travel from Inverness to Durham, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Fly

Fly from Inverness (INV) to Durham (MME).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    £445($525)
Operated by

Loganair

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £125($150)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Newcastle then take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance450km (280 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Inverness and Durham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Inverness to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Inverness and Durham

Transport options from Inverness to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 40m
£445($525)
hourly867km (539 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£305($360)
every 3 hours502km (312 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£125($150)
4 times a day539km (335 miles)
Train to Durham6h 30m
£51($60)
5 times a week545km (338 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 25m
£45($53)
once a week555km (345 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
£78($90)
on demand450km (280 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Inverness and Durham

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Airlines

Airports near Durham

The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Durham
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
41km (26 miles) from Durham
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Durham