How to travel from Perth to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Perth and Durham is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Perth 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

LNER

💰 Cheapest
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Durham

There are several options for getting from Perth to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Perth and Durham is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 220km (136 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Perth and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Perth to Durham is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Perth and Durham. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Perth to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Durham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Perth and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Perth and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Perth and Durham. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Perth to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Durham

Transport options from Perth to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3h 25m
£305($360)
hourly495km (308 miles)
Train
3h 30m
£95($110)
hourly331km (206 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 45m
£42($50)
once a week368km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
£46($55)
on demand268km (167 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