The distance between Winchester and Durham is around 458km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Winchester to Durham by train, bus, 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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Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Darlington.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Durham.
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Take the train to London Waterloo then take the bus to Darlington.
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There are several options for getting from Winchester to Durham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($245).
The distance between Winchester and Durham is around 458km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Winchester and Durham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Durham is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £205 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Durham. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester 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 4h 25m.
South Western Railway, LNER and CrossCountry run train services between Winchester and Durham. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Durham. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland then take the bus to Witton le Wear Post Office. instead which will take 2h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Durham. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland then take the bus to Witton le Wear Post Office. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Winchester and Durham. The distance is around 458km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Durham is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 55m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 880km (547 miles) |
Plane, Train and Bus | 2h 50m | £205($245) | 5 times a week | 565km (351 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 25m | £135($160) | hourly | 540km (335 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 6h 35m | £175($205) | 5 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 40m | £46($55) | 5 times a week | 545km (339 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | £79($95) | on demand | 458km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.