The distance between Stoke on Trent and Durham is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent to Durham by 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 bus to Middlesbrough and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F.
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There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Durham by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 3h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Durham is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 186km (115 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Stoke on Trent and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Durham is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stoke on Trent and Durham. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough, Darlington and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Megabus UK and Arriva North East run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Durham. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Middlesbrough and then to Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand F. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Stoke on Trent and Durham. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £28 ($33).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3h 15m | £28($33) | twice a week | 310km (193 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £47($56) | on demand | 272km (169 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.