The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Durham
Cheapest price
$89
Average price
$108
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Durham will cost around $108 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $89.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Durham on Mon, Dec 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 22 the direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Mon, Dec 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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 Nottingham to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Durham 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 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €49.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€82 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Durham trains for today, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:18 AM Nottingham | 3h01 | 1:19 PM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:42 AM Nottingham | 3h25 | 2:07 PM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, December 22 | |||||
![]() | 4:13 AM Nottingham | 4h13 | 8:26 AM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:17 AM Nottingham | 2h45 | 10:02 AM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:33 AM Nottingham | 2h53 | 10:26 AM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:35 AM Nottingham | 2h46 | 11:21 AM Durham | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Nottingham to Durham by bus or train
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Why should you book Nottingham to Durham trains with Omio?
CrossCountry as well as LNER offer trains services from Nottingham to Durham. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Nottingham to Durham.
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of LNER to find the best option for your trip from Nottingham to Durham.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Nottingham to Durham.
Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While CrossCountry tickets can be bought on CrossCountry's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of LNER to help you choose the right option for your journey from Nottingham to Durham.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Nottingham to Durham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Durham
Trains from Nottingham to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€49) but you can travel from only $16 (€12) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€49) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 03:05 |
Last train 21:33 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Nottingham to Durham trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Nottingham and Durham from $16 (€12). 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 Nottingham to Durham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Durham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
- 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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