The distance between Lancaster and Durham is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lancaster to Durham 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 Carlisle and then to Newcastle.
Take the bus to Kendal Bus Station then Kirkby Stephen Pennine Hotel and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.
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There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Durham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £8 ($9) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Lancaster and Durham is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 97km (60 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Lancaster and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Durham is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £8 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Durham. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster 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 45m.
Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, Northern Rail and LNER run train services between Lancaster and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lancaster and Durham. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kendal Bus Station, Kirkby Stephen Pennine Hotel and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Western Dales Community Trnsp, Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd and Cumbria Classic Coaches run regular bus services between Lancaster and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Carlisle and then to Newcastle. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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 Lancaster and Durham. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 45m | £125($145) | hourly | 250km (156 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £8($9) | twice a week | 150km (93 miles) |
Bus via Kendal, Bus Station | 3h 40m | £8($9) | once a week | 143km (89 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £22($26) | on demand | 123km (76 miles) |
LNER
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire
Western Dales Community Trnsp
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Cumbria Classic Coaches
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.