How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Durham?

The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Durham start from £62. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from New York City to Durham?

The average train journey time from New York City to Durham is 10h 57m, covering a distance of 422 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which train operators serve the New York City to Durham route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Durham?

The earliest train from New York City to Durham departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Train New York City to Durham from £70 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
	Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

Next departures from New York City to Durham on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	CheapestFastest
Train	07:04	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	10h 57m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 38m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags
Train	23:23	Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall	18h 38m	18:01	Durham Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from New York City to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

45bus per day

12h 20mAverage duration

429 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£43 - £196	Average duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£62 - £273	Average duration10h 57m	CO₂ emissions 62kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Based on 5608 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at £62

US train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from New York City to Durham, NC, US by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from New York City to Durham?
The cheapest train tickets from New York City to Durham start from £62. The average price for this train route is around £92. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from New York City to Durham?
The average train journey time from New York City to Durham is 10h 57m, covering a distance of 422 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which train operators serve the New York City to Durham route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from New York City to Durham?
The earliest train from New York City to Durham departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

25/11

£244

26/11

£315

Today

£244

28/11

£244

29/11

£168

30/11

£201

01/12

£244

02/12

£142

The cheapest trip from New York City to Durham, NC, US was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £142

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

You can expect to pay from £142 to £374 for a train ticket from New York City to Durham, NC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £142, which is on 2025-12-02.