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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Inverness to Durham
Cheapest price
$114
Average price
$114
Fastest journey
6 h 2 m
Average duration
6 h 2 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
342 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Inverness to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Inverness to Durham will cost around $114 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $114.
Of the 1 trains that leave Inverness for Durham on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct trains cover the 342 km distance in an average of 6 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 2 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest trains will take 6 h 2 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 Inverness to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Inverness to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €91.
Distance: 212 miles (342 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€95 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 53m Average total duration 9h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Inverness to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Inverness to Durham trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Y39570 · Y39136+C40914+ C75205 | On time 8:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 6h04 | 2:46 PM Durham station (DHM) | 3 transfers | |
| Y39570 · Y39136+C75095 | On time 8:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 6h10 | 2:52 PM Durham station (DHM) | 2 transfers | |
| Y38564+Y11841 · Y11981 | On time 9:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 5h56 | 3:38 PM Durham station (DHM) | 2 transfers | |
| Y38564+C75097 | On time 9:42 AM Inverness station (INV) | 6h10 | 3:52 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y38566+C75100 | On time 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 6h01 | 4:51 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
| Y38566+Y11848+C75191 | On time 10:50 AM Inverness station (INV) | 5h56 | 4:46 PM Durham station (DHM) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Inverness to Durham
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Trains from Inverness to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $114 (€91) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 17:41. The fastest train covers the 212 miles (342 km) distance in 6h 2m.
Distance 212 miles (342 km) |
Average train duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€91) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 2m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 17:41 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Inverness to Durham trainsScotRail trains will get you between Inverness and Durham from $25 (€20). 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 Inverness to Durham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Inverness 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.
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Popular train stations from Inverness to Durham
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 20:30 Saturday 06:30 - 18:30 Sunday 09:15 - 20:20
- Car Park: Station 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 automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- 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. The National key toilets are located on the Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Available between 0630 and 1930
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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 Eastgate side of the station at the short stay car park
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- 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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