How much does a cheap train ticket from Durham to Edinburgh cost?

The average train ticket price from Durham to Edinburgh is £51. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Durham to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Durham to Edinburgh?

A train trip between Durham and Edinburgh is around 1h 49m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 104 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Durham and Edinburgh?

The number of trains from Durham to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Durham to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Durham to Edinburgh?

When taking the train from Durham to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express.

Train Durham to Edinburgh from £21

Next train departures

Next departures from Durham to Edinburgh on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:14	Durham	1h 51m	09:05	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Durham	1h 44m	19:09	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:14	Durham	1h 51m	09:05	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:27	Durham	1h 57m	09:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:27	Durham	1h 57m	09:24	Waverley	No tags

Next departures from Durham to Edinburgh on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:27	Durham	1h 57m	09:24	Waverley	Cheapest
Train	17:25	Durham	1h 44m	19:09	Waverley	Fastest
Train	07:14	Durham	1h 51m	09:05	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:27	Durham	1h 57m	09:24	Waverley	No tags
Train	07:14	Durham	1h 51m	09:05	Waverley	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 13:28 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Durham to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

103 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £48	Average duration3h 5m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£17 - £149	Average duration1h 49m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £21	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4.5/544 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi4.1

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi5

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Durham to Edinburgh by train

How much does a cheap train ticket from Durham to Edinburgh cost?
The average train ticket price from Durham to Edinburgh is £51. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Durham to Edinburgh is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Durham to Edinburgh?
A train trip between Durham and Edinburgh is around 1h 49m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 40m. This is the time it takes to travel the 104 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Durham and Edinburgh?
The number of trains from Durham to Edinburgh can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 11. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Durham to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Durham to Edinburgh?
When taking the train from Durham to Edinburgh, you can travel comfortably and safely with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

16/11

£45

17/11

£29

Today

£38

19/11

£32

20/11

£27

21/11

£32

22/11

£47

23/11

£21

The cheapest trip from Durham to Edinburgh was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £21

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

You can expect to pay from £21 to £139 for a train ticket from Durham to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £21, which is on 2025-11-23.

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.