How to travel from Preston to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Preston and Durham is around 156km (97 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Preston to Durham by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Promenade and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £4($5)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance156km (97 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Durham

There are several options for getting from Preston to Durham by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £4 ($5) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £27 ($32).

The distance between Preston and Durham is around 156km (97 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 118km (73 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Preston and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Preston to Durham is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £27 ($32).

The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £4 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Preston and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Preston and Durham. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Promenade and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire and Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd run regular bus services between Preston and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Promenade and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. instead which will take 4h 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 Preston and Durham. The distance is around 156km (97 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £4 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Durham

Transport options from Preston to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4h 40m
£4($5)
twice a week210km (130 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£27($32)
on demand156km (97 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