How to get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Durham station. Next, take the 64 bus from North Road Stand A, Durham station to County Hall, Durham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 26 min.

26min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - 6464
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Road Stand A, Durham
    ID durdgjpa
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6464
    Wait for bus
    64
    Arnison Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station County Hall, Durham
    Ride to bus station
    County Hall, Durham
    ID durdjmwm
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X20

To get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Durham station. Next, take the X20 bus from Bus Station Stand E, Durham station to County Hall, Durham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X20X20
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand E, Durham
    ID durdmdgd
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Langley Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station County Hall, Durham
    Ride to bus station
    County Hall, Durham
    ID durdjmwm
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham

The distance between Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Cumbria and County Durham, North East and Cumbria is approximately 15.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 26 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North East and Cumbria – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle Upon Tyne is located at Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is Newcastle.

Underground stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  • Manors
  • St James
  • Central Station

Train stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  • Manors

Bus stations close to Newcastle Upon Tyne:

  • Newcastle
  • Central Stn Neville St, Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Central Station Bewick Street, Newcastle upon Tyne

Public transport stations close to County Durham, North East and Cumbria

County Durham is located at County Durham, North East and Cumbria and the nearest public transport station is County Hall, Durham.

Train stations close to County Durham:

  • Durham

Bus stations close to County Durham:

  • County Hall, Durham
  • Dryburn Hospital - Old Entrance, Durham
  • North End -The Crescent, Durham

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS and X20

To get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Newcastle station to Durham station. Next, take the X20 bus from Bus Station Stand E, Durham station to County Hall, Durham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min.

28min
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Bus - X20X20
Leaves from Newcastle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • 2
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Liverpool Lime Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Durham
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station Stand E, Durham
    ID durdmdgd
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - X20X20
    Wait for bus
    X20
    Langley Park
  • 6
    Ride to bus station County Hall, Durham
    Ride to bus station
    County Hall, Durham
    ID durdjmwm
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham?

    The fastest way takes 26 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line 64.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS, Bus line X20.

  • Is there a direct train between Newcastle Upon Tyne and County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 26 min.

  • Which train line goes from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    The TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train line goes from Liverpool Lime Street station near Newcastle Upon Tyne to Durham station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Durham station near County Durham in North East and Cumbria

  • How long does it take to travel from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Newcastle Upon Tyne and County Durham in North East and Cumbria by train and bus is about 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Newcastle Upon Tyne to get to County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    Get on the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from the Liverpool Lime Street station near Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East and Cumbria.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Newcastle Upon Tyne and County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    Get off the train at the Durham stop, which is closest to County Durham in North East and Cumbria.

  • When is the last bus from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    The last bus from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria is the Newcastle upon Tyne - Chester-le-Street line. It leaves the High Level Bridge North End, Newcastle upon Tyne stop at 00:14.

  • When is the first train from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria?

    The first train from Newcastle Upon Tyne to County Durham in North East and Cumbria is TransPennine Express. It leaves the Newcastle station at 08:45.

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