The distance between Newport and Durham is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Newport to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. 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 London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.
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Take the bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Newport to Durham by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £115 ($140).
The distance between Newport and Durham is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 352km (219 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Newport and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Newport to Durham is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £115 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Newport and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Newport and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland then take the bus to Witton le Wear Post Office. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Newport and Durham. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Newport to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Blackpool and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
National Express, Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Newport and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Newport to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland then take the bus to Witton le Wear Post Office. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Newport and Durham. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Newport to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £15 ($18).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to London Paddington, plane + 3 similar | 4h 40m | £335($400) | 5 times a week | 739km (459 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £140($165) | 5 times a week | 859km (534 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 5h 55m | £130($155) | 5 times a week | 938km (583 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 30m | £115($140) | 5 times a week | 563km (350 miles) |
Bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange + 1 similar | 5h 35m | £27($32) | twice a week | 529km (328 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | £15($18) | twice a week | 556km (345 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | £78($90) | on demand | 447km (278 miles) |
Transport for Wales
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.