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Darlington to Durham Train Schedule

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Trip Summary

2 trains operate daily from Darlington to Durham. The train trip from Darlington to Durham is usually about 16 minutes long. However, be prepared just in case your train arrives slightly earlier or later than scheduled.

Distance17 mi (28 km)
Fastest train0h 16m
Lowest priceTRY 454.16
Trains per day2
Most frequent serviceLondon North Eastern Railway
Train lines1

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Which train should you take from Darlington to Durham?

London North Eastern Railway is the one and only train line which connects Darlington to Durham. The schedule is relatively limited as the train only runs twice a day.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
London North Eastern Railway20h 17mTRY 454.16
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Darlington to Durham

The distance between Darlington and Durham is approximately 17 miles, or 28 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 16 minutes, It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get to Durham.

On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Darlington to Durham on Wednesday. Tickets for Wednesday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Wednesday. Wednesday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.

The earliest train departs Darlington at 6:00pm while the last train of the day leaves at 7:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.

Trains leave the station in Darlington twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. Luckily, both trains will get you to Durham with direct service. While there might still be stops along the way, you will not need to get off or switch trains.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Durham to Darlington.

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Station Information

Where is the train station in Darlington?

Main departure station: Darlington Train Station

There is one train station in Darlington.

All train stations in Darlington:

  • Darlington Train Station

Where is the train station in Durham?

Main arrival station: Durham Train Station

Durham has one train station.

All train stations in Durham:

  • Durham Train Station

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