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The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Durham

Showing times and prices for 16 Jun

Cheapest price

£123

Average price

£123

Fastest journey

4 h 17 m

Average duration

4 h 17 m

Trains per day

Distance

206 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Derby to Durham will cost around £123 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £123.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Derby 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 206 km distance in an average of 4 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .

The slowest trains will take 4 h 17 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.

05:584h17

Derby

10:15Durham

£1231One-way

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Derby to Durham

United Kingdom

Trains from Derby to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Distance

206 km

Average train duration

2h 41m

Cheapest ticket price

£25

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 2m

First train

04:32

Last train

22:11

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £15

Train companies: CrossCountry trains Derby to Durham

You can travel by train to Durham from Derby with CrossCountry for as low as £47. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains to Durham from Derby. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

Train information from Derby to Durham with CrossCountry:

Average Duration: 2 h 14 min
Cheapest Price: £47

FAQs: Derby to Durham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Derby to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Derby to Durham.

Cheap train tickets from Derby to Durham can start from as little as £42 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Derby to Durham is £106; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Derby to Durham is 2 h to travel the 128 mile long journey, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Derby to Durham leaves at 04: 38. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Derby to Durham leaves at 22: 11.

There are 6 trains a day from Derby to Durham which require at least one change with CrossCountry. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the best Derby to Durham train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with CrossCountry. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Derby and Durham to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 11.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Derby, which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Durham, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Derby to Durham by train is April.

You have options as you can travel between Derby and Durham 2 different ways: coach or train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Derby and Durham

Derby

Durham

The major train station for departures in Derby is Derby. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Derby for your trip from Derby to Durham.

Derby

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information

Address

Derby station, Railway Terrace, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 2RU

Phone Number

+44 3457125678

Ticket Office Hours

Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00

Distance to city center

1 km

Parking

Car Park: Station Car Park

Accessibility

Staff help available: Yes
Step free access coverage: Yes
Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
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 Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
National key toilets: Yes
Baby changing facilities: Yes

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