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Farnborough to Durham by train

First train

07:35

Last train

17:03

Departure station

Farnborough

Arrival station

Durham

Journey time

From 4h 58m

Distance

244 miles (392 km)

Frequency

1 train per day

Changes

1 change

Train operators

CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway

Travelling from Farnborough to Durham by train

Looking to travel from Farnborough to Durham by train? You've come to the right place!

On average, it takes around 7 hours 34 minutes to travel from Farnborough to Durham by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 58 minutes though. You'll usually find 1 train per day running along the 244 miles (392 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Durham, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or South Western Railway to get to Durham. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.

To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Farnborough to Durham in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save!

Want to book your train tickets now? Just start a search with us today. If you want to find out more about the journey, scroll up for timetables including live train times, or keep reading for FAQs and tips on how to book cheap train tickets.

Journey details

Want to know more about your journey from Farnborough to Durham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How long does the train from Farnborough to Durham take?

The average journey time by train between Farnborough and Durham is 7 hours and 34 minutes, with around 1 train per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

What's the fastest journey time between Farnborough and Durham by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Farnborough to Durham is 4 hours and 58 minutes.

Is there a direct train from Farnborough to Durham?

No, there are no direct train services from Farnborough to Durham. Travelling from Farnborough to Durham by train will require a minimum of 1 change.

What time does the first train from Farnborough to Durham leave?

The first train from Farnborough to Durham leaves at 07:35. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.

What time does the last train from Farnborough to Durham leave?

The last train from Farnborough to Durham leaves at 17:03. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.

What's the distance between Farnborough and Durham by train?

Trains travelling from Farnborough to Durham cover a distance of around 244 miles (392 km) during the journey.

Cheap train tickets from Farnborough to Durham

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Consider a Season Ticket

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† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

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