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Durham University Transfers

Student airport runs, move-in days and trips home from Durham University, in a full-electric Mercedes V-Class.

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Your chauffeur to Durham University

Getting to and from Durham University

A collegiate university in the historic city of Durham. From our base in West Lancashire it’s about 136 miles from Ormskirk, and the closest of our core towns is Preston, about 110 miles away.

You travel in our full-electric Mercedes V-Class: up to six passengers plus luggage, child seats available, an on-board fridge and TV screens. We’re based in West Lancashire and the North West and go anywhere in the UK.

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Black Mercedes V-Class/EQV executive vehicle ready for a Durham University transfer
Getting there

Durham University: the essentials

Where it is, where we drop you, and how the journey home works.

Campus

Durham DH1

A collegiate university in the historic city of Durham.

Move-in day

Room for your stuff

Up to six passengers plus luggage, so a student, parents and the boxes for halls fit in one trip.

Nearest airport

Newcastle Airport

We run students between Durham University and Newcastle Airport, and every other UK airport, at the start and end of term.

Distances

How far is it?

From PrestonAbout 110 miles, around 2 hr 25 min with clear roads.
From SouthportAbout 133 miles, around 2 hr 55 min with clear roads.
From OrmskirkAbout 136 miles, around 2 hr 50 min with clear roads.
From WiganAbout 143 miles, around 2 hr 45 min with clear roads.
From WarringtonAbout 143 miles, around 2 hr 40 min with clear roads.
From Liverpool city centreAbout 161 miles, around 3 hr 05 min with clear roads.
BookingBook and pay online, then you get a confirmation email and a WhatsApp from us, your 24/7 point of contact.
Term time

Start of term to graduation

From arrival day to the last trip home, we plan each journey around you.

Arriving

From the airport

Flying in? Message us once you have your luggage and we meet you at the express pick-up point, then drive straight to your halls.

Moving in and out

Halls, house or home

One trip for the student, parents and the luggage, door to door.

Going home

Airport, station or front door

End of term, holidays and graduation day, anywhere in the UK.

Inside the V-Class

The cabin

A starlight ceiling, two TVs, a table, a fridge and full leather seating for six. It’s the part of the trip our passengers talk about.

Starlight cabin of the V-Class looking towards the front
TVs and ambient lighting
Starlight ceiling and rear seating inside the Mercedes V-Class
Starlight ceiling and lounge seating
Leather passenger seats in the Mercedes V-Class
Child seats available
Door-to-door pick-ups

Where we collect from

Pick-ups from your door across West Lancashire, Merseyside and the North West, and anywhere else in the UK on request.

  • Ormskirk
  • Southport
  • Liverpool
  • Wigan
  • Preston
  • Chorley
  • St Helens
  • Warrington
  • Skelmersdale
  • Formby
  • and anywhere in the UK

FAQs

Can you collect a student from Newcastle Airport and take them to Durham University?

Yes. Once they have their luggage they message us and we meet them at the express pick-up point, then drive straight to their halls or house. We don't meet passengers inside the terminal.

Can parents book for a student?

Yes. Book and pay online, and you get a confirmation email. We then send a WhatsApp so the student has a 24/7 point of contact.

How much luggage fits?

Up to six passengers with luggage. Tell us roughly how many cases and boxes when you book.

How far is Durham University from Ormskirk?

About 136 miles by road, around 2 hr 50 min with clear roads.

Do you only go to Durham University?

No. We’re based in West Lancashire and the North West and drive anywhere in the UK: every airport, ports, stations, weddings, events and business trips.

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Reviews

What our passengers say

Excellent service from the outset. Easy to book with great communication. Lovely vehicle to travel in. Both journeys seamless and Paul was very prompt. Would recommend to anyone and will be booking again in the future.

Suzanne P. Google review

Excellent service

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This was our first time using Paul at Executive Airport Transfer and I have to say the service was 10/10! From pre booking, the booking process and both trips he provided to us the customer service was amazing. The vehicle was clean and well presented and really comfortable for us all during our...

Shannon T. Google review

Paul was punctual, friendly and reliable. The car was comfortable, clean and a very high spec. I would recommend this service to anyone.

Peter W. Google review

First time using Executive Airport Transfer and it most definitely will not be the last, he took a group of us to watch the England Women play at Hill Dickinson. They were on time, extremely friendly and it was such a smooth drive. Kept me updated with collection. The price was also great. Thank...

Danielle W. Google review

Really great service, good communication, price. On time and professional, courteous. Will definitely use again!

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