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.
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 Durham → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Durham (MME).
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Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.
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Take the train to Newcastle then take the bus to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £305($360) | hourly | 495km (308 miles) |
Train | 3h 30m | £95($110) | hourly | 331km (206 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 45m | £42($50) | once a week | 368km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £46($55) | on demand | 268km (167 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.