How to travel from Middlesbrough to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Durham is around 44km (27 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 33min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Durham by bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £9($11)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Durham (Land).

  • Duration33min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
Operated by

Falcon Taxis

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration33min
  • Distance44km (27 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Durham

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Durham by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 33min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($80).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Durham is around 44km (27 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 35km (22 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Middlesbrough and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 33min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Durham is to take a taxi which takes around 33min and will set you back approx £68 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Durham. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durham (Land). instead which will take 33min.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Middlesbrough and Durham. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Darlington and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Megabus UK and Arriva North East run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Durham. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Middlesbrough and Durham. The distance is around 44km (27 miles) by road and it will take around 33min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £9 ($11).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Durham

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
1h 30m
£9($11)
3 times a week54km (33 miles)
Taxi
33min
£68($80)
on demand44km (27 miles)
Drive
33min
£8($9)
on demand44km (27 miles)

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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