The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Alderley Edge
Cheapest price
£107
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
4 h 12 m
Average duration
4 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
169 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Alderley Edge is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Alderley Edge will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £107.
Of the 2 trains that leave Durham for Alderley Edge every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 169 km distance in an average of 4 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Durham to Alderley Edge
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Alderley Edge among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £105.
Distance: 169 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£106 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 15m Average total duration 12h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Alderley Edge train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Alderley Edge trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:37 Durham | 4h30 | 08:07 Alderley Edge | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:55 Durham | 4h12 | 08:07 Alderley Edge | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Alderley Edge
Trains from Durham to Alderley Edge run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £105 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 169 km distance in 3h 14m.
Distance 169 km |
Average train duration 2h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £105 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 14m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Durham to Alderley Edge trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Durham and Alderley Edge from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Durham to Alderley Edge train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Alderley Edge 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 Alderley Edge, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Alderley Edge
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday Closed Saturday 07:30 - 14:00 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Separate level access from car park to Crewe platform and from station drive to ticket office and Manchester platform. A stepped footbridge links the two platforms. Anti-slip treads added to footbridge steps and deck in 2018.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop on London Rd
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