How much is the train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?

The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham start at $6. The average price for this train route is around $10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?

The average train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham takes 12m and covers 22 km. The quickest train gets you there in 11m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway .

Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway , Transpennine Express , CrossCountry , Northern .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?

The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 10:52pm.

What is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham from $5

Next train departures

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:26am	Newcastle	11m	8:37am	Durham	CheapestFastest
Train	8:00am	Newcastle	15m	8:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:26am	Newcastle	11m	8:37am	Durham	No tags
Train	9:36am	Newcastle	12m	9:48am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:00am	Newcastle	15m	8:15am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:02pm	Newcastle	15m	3:17pm	Durham	Cheapest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	15m	8:17am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:40pm	Newcastle	12m	3:52pm	Durham	Cheapest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	15m	8:17am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:35am	Newcastle	12m	8:47am	Durham	Cheapest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	15m	8:17am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:02pm	Newcastle	15m	3:17pm	Durham	Cheapest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	15m	8:17am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	Cheapest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	15m	8:17am	Durham	No tags

Next departures for Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham on December 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	CheapestFastest
Train	7:04am	Newcastle	11m	7:15am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:40am	Newcastle	12m	7:52am	Durham	No tags
Train	8:02am	Newcastle	15m	8:17am	Durham	No tags
Train	7:27am	Newcastle	11m	7:38am	Durham	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 minutes, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13train per day

12mAverage Duration

22 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $43	Average Duration35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $29	Average Duration12m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train companies

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi5

Transpennine Express

3.5/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi4.1

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

GB train and bus companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham start at $6. The average price for this train route is around $10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?
The average train trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham takes 12m and covers 22 km. The quickest train gets you there in 11m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 13 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?
The earliest train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 10:52pm.
What is the best train operator from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-11

$8

12-12

$8

Today

$9

12-14

$6

12-15

$8

12-16

$8

12-17

$8

12-18

$8

The cheapest trip from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham was searched and found on Dec 14, 2025 with a price of $6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $27 for a train ticket from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually London North Eastern Railway 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham?

The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time35m	Avg Price$31	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time12m	Avg Price$10	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time30m	Avg Price$14	Daily Departures1

The best way to travel between Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $10 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $6. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Durham, choose the train, as it will take you from Newcastle upon Tyne to Durham in about 12m —that's the fastest way to get there!