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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Waverley | Durham | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Waverley | Durham | Fastest | ||||
 | Train | Haymarket | Durham | No tags | ||||
| Train | Waverley | Durham | No tags | ||||
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Durham by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Durham start at $28. The average price for this train route is around $96. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Edinburgh to Durham?
The average train trip from Edinburgh to Durham takes 1h 46m and covers 166 km. The quickest train gets you there in 1h 38m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Durham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day, including services from CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Durham?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Durham departs at 7:00am. The latest train departs at 9:00pm.
What is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Durham?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Edinburgh to Durham?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Edinburgh to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Edinburgh to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Durham was searched and found on Dec 15, 2025 with a price of $27To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Durham, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $27 to $255 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $27 which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
