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It takes an average of 7h 39m to travel from Exeter Central to Durham by train, over a distance of around 292 miles (469 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Exeter Central to Durham and tickets for this journey start from £70.80 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Exeter Central | |
| Arrival station | Durham | |
| Journey time | From 5h 54m | |
| Distance | 292 miles (469 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £70.80 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Great Western Railway, London North Eastern Railway, South Western Railway, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Exeter Central to Durham in 5 hours 54 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Exeter Central to Durham? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 7 hours 39 minutes to travel the 292 miles (469 km) from Exeter Central to Durham by train, although you can get there in as little as 5 hours 54 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 24 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Great Western Railway or East Midlands Railway to Durham. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Exeter Central to Durham in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £70.80. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Durham by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.