How to travel from Poole to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Poole and Durham is around 532km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Poole to Durham by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Durham.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance532km (330 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poole and Durham

There are several options for getting from Poole to Durham by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £155 ($185) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Poole and Durham is around 532km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 437km (271 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Poole and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poole to Durham is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Poole and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £155 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poole and Durham. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poole to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Durham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

South Western Railway, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Poole and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 35m, 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 Poole and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poole to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Poole and Durham. The distance is around 532km (330 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poole to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

How do I get from Poole to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Poole and Durham

Transport options from Poole to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 40m
£220($260)
5 times a week614km (381 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane4h 60m
£255($300)
5 times a week564km (350 miles)
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane5h 40m
£260($305)
5 times a week928km (577 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 35m
£155($185)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street7h 35m
£190($225)
5 times a week645km (401 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
£90($110)
on demand532km (330 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