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It takes an average of 22m to travel from Durham to Newcastle by train, over a distance of around 13 miles (21 km). There are normally 108 trains per day travelling from Durham to Newcastle and tickets for this journey start from £2.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:41 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:29 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Newcastle | |
| Journey time | From 12m | |
| Distance | 13 miles (21 km) | |
| Frequency | 108 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £2.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Durham to Newcastle in 12 minutes
If you want to travel from Durham to Newcastle by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Durham to Newcastle by train to take around 22 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 108 trains per day running on this route, which spans 13 miles (21 km). There's no need for any changes along the way, as there are direct trains available to Newcastle. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Durham to Newcastle start from £2.10 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Durham to Newcastle is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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