The cheapest and fastest trains from Alnwick to Durham
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
40 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Alnwick to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alnwick to Durham will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
Of the 1 trains that leave Alnwick for Durham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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Journey information
Overview: Train from Alnwick to Durham
Trains from Alnwick to Durham run on average 8 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:41, the last at 22:27. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 40m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 06:41 |
Last train 22:27 |
Train companies: LNER from Alnwick to Durham trainsLNER trains will get you between Alnwick and Durham from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Alnwick to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alnwick to Durham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Alnwick and Durham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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