Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Durham.
Busbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to DurhamAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 1 hour 44 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Edinburgh to Durham: Trip Overview
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Edinburgh to Durham Train
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Edinburgh - Durham
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 May 5, 2025 with a price of $26To 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 $26 to $137 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 $26 which is on 2025-05-05.
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.
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Train Travel Tips
Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Edinburgh to Durham is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Durham, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Edinburgh and Durham 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 Edinburgh to Durham, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.
You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.
You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.
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