The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£45
Average price
£53
Fastest journey
2 h 14 m
Average duration
2 h 23 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
166 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Edinburgh will cost around £53 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £45.
To travel from Durham to Edinburgh you need to make at least one change.
GR072200 · W03378
GR072300 · Y23412
XC061700 · K41870
TP080800+
K41871
GR072100 · W03380
XC061700 · K41870
GR072100 · W03380
GR072200 · W03378
TP080800+
K41871
GR072300 · Y23412Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 166 km
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£35 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Durham to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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GR072300 · Y23412 | On time 09:10 Durham station (DHM) | 2h34 | 11:44 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
TP080800+ K41871 | On time 09:45 Durham station (DHM) | 2h30 | 12:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
GR072200 · W03378 | On time 10:10 Durham station (DHM) | 2h20 | 12:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
XC061700 · K41870 | On time 10:45 Durham station (DHM) | 2h14 | 12:59 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
GR072100 · W03380 | On time 11:05 Durham station (DHM) | 2h16 | 13:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Edinburgh
Trains from Durham to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 166 km distance in 1h 42m.
Distance 166 km |
Average train duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 42m |
First train 03:00 |
Last train 23:28 |
Train companies: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo from Durham to Edinburgh trainsLNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Lumo trains will get you between Durham and Edinburgh from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Durham to Edinburgh
Two or three trains per hour make the journey from Durham to Edinburgh every day of the week. The first service of the day departs in the early morning while the last usually leaves in the late evening. Average journey times are just under 2 hours and most services are direct. Non-direct services usually incorporate a single change at Newcastle, but their journey times are comparable to direct trains.
Which train companies travel from Durham to Edinburgh?
LNER and CrossCountry provide train services between Durham and Edinburgh. Where a journey incorporates a change, the same train company normally retains responsibility for both parts of that journey.
How long is the train from Durham to Edinburgh?
The length of time taken to complete the train journey from Durham to Edinburgh depends on the time of day and varies from just over 1 hour 30 minutes to just under 2 hours 30 minutes. On average, passengers can expect to arrive in Edinburgh in under 2 hours. Direct services are not much quicker than non-direct ones, and neither of the two train companies that operate the route provides a faster service than the other.
How many trains are there from Durham to Edinburgh?
The precise number of trains departing Durham for Edinburgh varies from day to day. On average, passengers can expect to have between 28 and 38 trains to choose from. There are slightly fewer trains available on Sundays and bank holidays. Services are spaced evenly across the day, from early morning until late evening.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Durham to Edinburgh?
Departure train station: Durham station is situated on a hill close to the city centre. Some passengers will arrive on foot but the station also has a car park, sheltered bicycle storage, nearby bus stops and a taxi rank. A cafe and several vending machines offer refreshments inside the station.
Arrival train station: Located right in the heart of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Waverley is an easy walk to many of the Scottish capital's most famous attractions. The station also has an adjacent car park, car hire facilities, a taxi rank and bus stops. A variety of shops, including several refreshment outlets, are located inside the station complex.
FAQs: Durham to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Edinburgh
- 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 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Platform 2 bus stop, adjacent to Herminston Gate
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 00:10 Sunday 08:40 - 00:10
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 4
- 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 in the Waiting Shelter/Room. The toilet facilities are only available during ticket office opening hours.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stops outside the station
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