How to travel from Newport to Durham, United Kingdom

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.

7 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out DurhamNewport if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to London Paddington, plane

Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £335($400)
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3 similiar routes

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Bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange

Take the bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Newport and Durham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Newport to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Newport and Durham

Transport options from Newport to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to London Paddington, plane + 3 similar
4h 40m
£335($400)
5 times a week739km (459 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£140($165)
5 times a week859km (534 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane5h 55m
£130($155)
5 times a week938km (583 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus3h 30m
£115($140)
5 times a week563km (350 miles)
Bus to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange + 1 similar
5h 35m
£27($32)
twice a week529km (328 miles)
Bus9h 15m
£15($18)
twice a week556km (345 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£78($90)
on demand447km (278 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