How to travel from Stirling to Durham, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Durham is around 252km (157 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Stirling 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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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £90($105)
Operated by

LNER

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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £42($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Durham (Land).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance252km (157 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Durham

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Durham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £90 ($105).

The distance between Stirling and Durham is around 252km (157 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Stirling and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Durham is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £90 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling 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 Stirling and Durham. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling 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 2h 50m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Stirling and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Stirling and Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham. instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Durham. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Durham. instead which will take 2h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Stirling and Durham. The distance is around 252km (157 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £90 ($105).

How do I get from Stirling to Durham

Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Durham

Transport options from Stirling to Durham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 50m
£90($105)
hourly299km (186 miles)
Train and Bus
4h 60m
£42($50)
once a week315km (196 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£44($52)
on demand252km (157 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stirling and Durham

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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