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Outbound fromEdinburgh (Waverley) to Durham by train
It takes an average of 1h 52m to travel from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Durham by train, over a distance of around 103 miles (165 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Durham and tickets for this journey start from £10.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:00 | |
| Departure station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
| Arrival station | Durham | |
| Journey time | From 1h 37m | |
| Distance | 103 miles (165 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £10.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Edinburgh to Durham by train
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You can expect the journey from Edinburgh to Durham by train to take around 1h 50m. You’ll usually find around 83 trains running on this route per day, which spans 103 miles (165 km). As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available. If you want to get to Durham quickly, the fastest train time takes just 1h 37m. You may travel with a couple of different train operators during your journey, but London North Eastern Railway (LNER) are usually the main company on this route, on which you can stay connected with free WiFi, an onboard cafe and power sockets.
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FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Durham
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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Durham
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Consider a Season Ticket
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