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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Durham

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

€34

Average

€39

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

02:00PM1h45

Edinburgh Waverley

03:45PMDurham

€341One-way

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10:03AM1h49

Edinburgh Waverley

11:52AMDurham

€351One-way

0 transfers

02:03PM1h47

Edinburgh Waverley

03:50PMDurham

€351One-way

0 transfers

08:00AM1h42

Edinburgh Waverley

09:42AMDurham

€461One-way

0 transfers

03:08PM1h44

Edinburgh Waverley

04:52PMDurham

€461One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Durham

	Distance	103 miles (166 km)
	Direct train	No
	Train companies	Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country

Trains from Edinburgh to Durham cover the 103 miles (166 km) long journey with our travel partners like Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. There are direct train services available. Travelers depart most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley and arrive in Durham.

Train providers: CrossCountry from Edinburgh to Durham trains

Travel on CrossCountry trains between Edinburgh and Durham at great prices. Omio finds you train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies all in one place.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Durham. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Trains from Edinburgh to Durham

With frequent, direct trains departing from Edinburgh Waverley several times an hour, and journey times of less than two hours, rail travel is a great option for passengers wishing to the visit the city of Durham. Services are shared by CrossCountry and LNER, with service beginning before 6:00 a.m. continuing until 9:00 p.m. Whenever passengers decide to travel, they should have a great choice of train departure times.

Which train companies travel from Edinburgh to Durham?

The Edinburgh to Durham route is served by CrossCountry and London North Eastern Railways. There is very little difference between their services; both offer quick journey times of one hour 45 minutes and share numerous departures per hour.

How long is the train from Edinburgh to Durham?

Whenever passengers decide to travel, they can expect journey times of less than two2 hours. The fastest journey is a lunchtime service by LNER which advertises travel time of just one hour 35 minutes. Trains from Edinburgh to Durham are significantly quicker than traveling by car and allow passengers to arrive relaxed without the stress of a long drive.

How many trains are there from Edinburgh to Durham?

Each day, passengers can expect numerous departures per hour from Edinburgh to Durham. With services beginning just before 6:00 a.m. and continuing well into the evening, passengers can usually expect at least two departures per hour – and more during peak travel times. Over the weekend, service regularity continues, though the first departure of the day may be slightly later.

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Edinburgh to Durham?

Departure train station: Trains depart from Edinburgh Waverley train station. Located very near the centre of town, Edinburgh is within walking distance of Prince Street Gardens and the beautiful Edinburgh Castle. The station is served by several bus routes, including an airport bus connecting the station with Edinburgh Airport. Facilities within the station include several coffee shops, supermarkets and dining options.

Arrival train station: All services terminate at Durham train station. Located just a 10-minute walk from the centre of town, passengers can organise onward travel from any of the local bus routes, or the designated cab rank. The facilities at the station include basic refreshment options, a coffee shop, toilets and baby change facilities.

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Durham

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Durham.

Take the Edinburgh to Durham train with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway or Cross Country. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the journey between Edinburgh and Durham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Durham, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh to Durham is July.

Yes, you can take a bus from Edinburgh to Durham.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Edinburgh

Durham

The major railway station for departures from Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Read all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your journey to Durham from Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Waverley Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

ATM

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Accessibility

Address

Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 1BB, United Kingdom

Phone Number

+44 3457114141, +44 3450774224, +44 1315573508

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59

Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley

Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
Metro: No metro available.

Edinburgh

Amenities at station

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh EH1 3EG, UK

Edinburgh Gateway Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh Gateway station, 1 Myreton Drive, Gogar, Lothian, EH12 9GF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Gateway

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station

Edinburgh Park Wifi

Amenities at station

Wifi

Parking

Accessibility

Address

Edinburgh Park station, Cultins Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, EH11 4DF

Public transit options for Edinburgh Park

Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate

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