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

The average train ticket price from Durham to Edinburgh is $68. The best way to find 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 51m, although the fastest train will take about 1h 42m. This is the time it takes to travel the 104 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily trains 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 have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Durham to Edinburgh by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Rosslyn Chapel, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh Zoo, The Edinburgh Dungeon, Old Town.

Trains from Durham to Edinburgh | CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express

Compare 3 ways to go from Durham to Edinburgh.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$34 - $70	Average Duration3h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$35 - $197	Average Duration1h 51m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $24	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Durham to Edinburgh

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 1 hour 51 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11train per day

1h 51mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Train Durham to Edinburgh: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$68

Average train trip duration1h 51m

Number of daily trains11

Earliest train departure7:14am

Distance103 miles (166 km)

Latest train departure10:27pm

Train Companies

CrossCountry

4/539 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi3.9

London North Eastern Railway

4/530 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

Transpennine Express

3.5/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi5

Train and bus companies in GB:RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, Northern, Transpennine Express, WESTbahn

Durham to Edinburgh Train

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

Best price found

04/30

$51

05/01

$33

Today

$46

05/03

$38

05/04

$33

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$38

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$33

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The cheapest trip from Durham to Edinburgh was searched and found on May 4, 2025 with a price of $33

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 $33 to $169 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 $33 which is on 2025-05-04.

Usually RDG_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.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Durham and Edinburgh is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Edinburgh.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Edinburgh you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Durham and Edinburgh compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Durham to Edinburgh, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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