The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham to Edinburgh Airport
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£50
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 17 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
172 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
To travel from Durham to Edinburgh Airport you need to make at least one change.
G80191+
W699656:332h26Durham station (DHM)8:59Edinburgh Park (EDP)£381One-way1 change
G80191+
W687566:332h21Durham station (DHM)8:54Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£381One-way1 change
G80198+
L87561+
G896268:392h30Durham station (DHM)11:09Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£381One-way2 changes
G89626+
G80198+
W831748:392h34Durham station (DHM)11:13Edinburgh Park (EDP)£381One-way2 changes
G80193+
W831587:482h25Durham station (DHM)10:13Edinburgh Park (EDP)£431One-way1 change
G66980+
W699687:262h04Durham station (DHM)9:30Edinburgh Park (EDP)£501One-way1 change
C01889 · C01971+
W831678:282h18Durham station (DHM)10:46Edinburgh Park (EDP)£551One-way2 changes
G80193+
L875527:482h20Durham station (DHM)10:08Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£431One-way1 change
G80191+
W687566:332h21Durham station (DHM)8:54Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£381One-way1 change
C01889 · C01971+
L876798:282h21Durham station (DHM)10:49Edinburgh Gateway (EGY)£511One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Edinburgh Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Edinburgh Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 172 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£34 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Edinburgh Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Edinburgh Airport trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80191+ W69965 | 6:33 Durham station (DHM) | 2h26 | 8:59 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
G80191+ W68756 | 6:33 Durham station (DHM) | 2h21 | 8:54 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
G80191+ W68756+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 6:33 Durham station (DHM) | 2h46 | 9:19 Edinburgh, Airport | 2 changes | |
C31893+ W85808+ W68784 | 6:41 Durham station (DHM) | 2h47 | 9:28 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
C31893+ W85808+ W68784+ Metro from Edinburgh Gateway to Edinburgh Airport Bus/Tram | 6:41 Durham station (DHM) | 3h12 | 9:53 Edinburgh, Airport | 3 changes | |
G66980+ L87668 | 7:26 Durham station (DHM) | 2h24 | 9:50 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
G66980+ W69968 | 7:26 Durham station (DHM) | 2h04 | 9:30 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
G80193+ L87552 | 7:48 Durham station (DHM) | 2h20 | 10:08 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 1 change | |
G80193+ W83158 | 7:48 Durham station (DHM) | 2h25 | 10:13 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 1 change | |
C01889 · C01971+ W83167 | 8:28 Durham station (DHM) | 2h18 | 10:46 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
C01889 · C01971+ L87679 | 8:28 Durham station (DHM) | 2h21 | 10:49 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
C01889 · C01971+ C15031 | 8:28 Durham station (DHM) | 2h22 | 10:50 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
G89626+ G80198+ L87561 | 8:39 Durham station (DHM) | 2h30 | 11:09 Edinburgh Gateway (EGY) | 2 changes | |
G89626+ G80198+ W83174 | 8:39 Durham station (DHM) | 2h34 | 11:13 Edinburgh Park (EDP) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Edinburgh Airport
Trains from Durham to Edinburgh Airport run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 09:29. The fastest train covers the 172 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 172 km |
Average train duration 2h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 21 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 5:32 |
Last train 9:29 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry from Durham to Edinburgh Airport trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry trains will get you between Durham and Edinburgh Airport from £12. 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 Edinburgh Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Edinburgh Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Edinburgh Airport
- 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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