The distance between Saint Davids and Durham is around 516km (320 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Durham by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Swansea then Bristol Parkway and then to Durham.
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Take the bus to NEWPORT South Wales and then to Sunderland Park Lane Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Durham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £36 ($43) and will take around 11h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).
The distance between Saint Davids and Durham is around 516km (320 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)
It takes around 8h 50m to get from Saint Davids and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Durham is to drive which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £36 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Durham. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Railway Station, Swansea, Bristol Parkway and Durham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Transport for Wales, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Saint Davids and Durham. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Davids and Durham. It typically takes around 11h 5m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Davids to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Bus Station, NEWPORT South Wales, Newport South Wales Train Station, Sunderland Park Lane Interchange, Chester-le-Street Front Street and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand A. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11h 5m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Saint Davids and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 11h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Swansea then Bristol Parkway and then to Durham. instead which will take 8h 50m.
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 Saint Davids and Durham. The distance is around 516km (320 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 50m and will usually cost around £250 ($300).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 8h 50m | £250($300) | every 4 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
Bus | 11h 5m | £36($43) | twice a week | 776km (482 miles) |
Drive | 6h 10m | £90($105) | on demand | 516km (320 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.