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Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
Museum in nearby Beamish presenting North East life through reconstructed streets, homes and transport. A major day trip from Durham.
Take a flight from Exeter to Durham and enjoy the approximately 469 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Distance 469 km |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, while a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 469 km
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£56 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Durham:
A coach is £18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Durham costing on average £56.
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Coach takes on average 10h 26m.
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Museum in nearby Beamish presenting North East life through reconstructed streets, homes and transport. A major day trip from Durham.
University museum with collections from ancient civilisations to world cultures. Compact, varied and easy to combine with a cathedral visit.
Gallery and museum at Palace Green with changing exhibitions and displays connected to Durham’s history, books and university collections.
Historic square between cathedral and castle, framed by university buildings. A key place to pause for architecture and city atmosphere.
Riverside walk circling the old centre through wooded banks and classic viewpoints. Ideal for Durham’s most photogenic views.
Wooded hilltop park with panoramic views across Durham, especially towards the cathedral and castle. Popular with locals for quiet walks.
A seasoned pork sausage from County Durham, traditionally eaten with pease pudding. It is a well-known regional butcher’s staple in the North East.
A smooth savoury spread of boiled yellow split peas, long associated with North East ham and stottie sandwiches and traditional local lunches.
A dense round North East bread roll, classic with ham and pease pudding. It is a regional bakery icon rather than a standard British bap.
Refined modern British tasting menus in an intimate city-centre dining room. Ideal for a special meal with polished, understated service.
Stylish bistro and bar serving modern British dishes and cocktails in a lively riverside setting near Durham’s historic centre.
Long-running restaurant known for dependable French and British cooking in a warm, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly reasonable for visitors.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is not included. Round up taxi fares. Cafés do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Teesside International Airport -> Durham Railway Station, Durham
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