How to travel from Windsor to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Windsor and Durham is around 424km (264 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Windsor to Durham by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Windsor if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Reading, plane
Take the train to Reading and then to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Darlington and then to Bishop Auckland.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£250($295)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Durham University.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£27($32)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Windsor to Durham by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).
The distance between Windsor and Durham is around 424km (264 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Windsor and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Windsor to Durham is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £270 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Windsor and Durham. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Windsor and Durham. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Victoria Green Line Coach Station, Durham University and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Windsor and Durham. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Durham. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) 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 3h 10m.
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 Windsor and Durham. The distance is around 424km (264 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around £27 ($32).
Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Reading, plane + 6 similar | 3h 55m | £250($295) | 5 times a week | 652km (405 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 4h 15m | £240($285) | 5 times a week | 492km (306 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 4h 35m | £150($180) | 5 times a week | 685km (425 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 5m | £225($270) | 5 times a week | 850km (528 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | £230($275) | 5 times a week | 892km (554 miles) |
| Train to Richmond (London), plane | 6h 10m | £150($180) | 5 times a week | 870km (540 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Bus | 3h 10m | £270($320) | 5 times a week | 524km (326 miles) |
Bus | 8h 10m | £27($32) | 5 times a week | 505km (314 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £74($87) | on demand | 424km (264 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Windsor and Durham
Train operators
South Western Railway
LNER
Grand Central
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham