The cheapest and fastest trains from Dundee to Durham
Cheapest price
$80
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
3 h 29 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
207 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dundee to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dundee to Durham will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $80.
Of the 2 trains that leave Dundee for Durham on Tue, Nov 25, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct trains cover the 207 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 29 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest trains will take 4 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Dundee to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dundee to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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€69 Average price | €16 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dundee to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Dundee to Durham trains for today, Monday, November 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:08 AM Dundee | 3h31 | 11:39 AM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dundee to Durham
Trains from Dundee to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $64 (€52) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 21:46. The fastest train covers the 128 miles (207 km) distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 128 miles (207 km) |
Average train duration 3h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 (€52) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 06:34 |
Last train 21:46 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Dundee to Durham trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Dundee and Durham from $13 (€11). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Dundee to Durham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dundee to Durham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dundee to Durham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:30 Saturday 06:25 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 19:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent. PhotoMe photo booth.
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the platform. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby on Riverside Drive, 200 yards from the station entrance
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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