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National Museum of Scotland
Scotland’s flagship museum with collections spanning natural history, science, design, fashion, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Edinburgh will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 11 trains that leave Durham for Edinburgh on Sun, Jun 07, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct trains cover the 166 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 44 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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.
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G01058Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$42 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Edinburgh:
A bus is $0.43 (€0.35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Edinburgh costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 7m.
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01070 | Delayed 3:38 PM 4:24 PMDurham station (DHM) | 1h45 | 5:16 PM 5:16 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C00869 · W85824 | On time 5:07 PM Durham station (DHM) | 2h55 | 8:02 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01072 | On time 5:24 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h46 | 7:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01076 | On time 6:24 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h42 | 8:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01079 | On time 7:26 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h43 | 9:09 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01081 | On time 8:27 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h46 | 10:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01084 | On time 9:16 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h50 | 11:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
W85812+ G90092 | 8:23 AM Durham station (DHM) | 2h43 | 11:06 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G66983 | 10:19 AM Durham station (DHM) | 1h47 | 12:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01058 | 11:24 AM Durham station (DHM) | 1h46 | 1:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02038 · G80217 | 12:19 PM Durham station (DHM) | 2h08 | 2:27 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G66991 | 12:23 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h44 | 2:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C02050 · G80223 | 1:19 PM Durham station (DHM) | 2h12 | 3:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G01063 | 1:25 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h45 | 3:10 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G01066 | 2:25 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1h48 | 4:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Durham to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 103 miles (166 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 103 miles (166 km) |
Average train duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 3:00 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Scotland’s flagship museum with collections spanning natural history, science, design, fashion, and Scottish history. A top all-round choice for first-time visitors.
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A striking red-sandstone gallery dedicated to portraits of people who shaped Scottish history and culture. Popular for both the collection and the architecture.
Edinburgh’s most famous historic street, linking the castle and Holyroodhouse through closes, courtyards, shops, and major heritage sites.
A central public garden below the castle with iconic skyline views, floral displays, and easy access to both Old and New Town sights.
One of the city’s classic viewpoints, known for panoramic views, monuments, and sunrise or sunset photography. Especially popular on social media.
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