The cheapest and fastest trains from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL)
Cheapest price
£2
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
14 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
Of the 6 trains that leave Durham station (DHM) for Newcastle station (NCL) every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 21 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 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.
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P00134
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C25996Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £5.
Distance: 21 km
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Live departures
Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) trains for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:14 Durham station (DHM) | 0h12 | 06:26 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:03 Durham station (DHM) | 0h13 | 12:16 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:17 Durham station (DHM) | 0h12 | 14:29 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:57 Durham station (DHM) | 0h14 | 15:11 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:09 Durham station (DHM) | 0h15 | 22:24 Newcastle station (NCL) | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL)
Trains from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 12m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 22:56 |
Train companies: LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) trainsLNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Durham station (DHM) and Newcastle station (NCL) from £2. 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 station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham station (DHM) to Newcastle station (NCL) 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 Newcastle station (NCL), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Durham station (DHM) and Newcastle station (NCL)
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
- Car Park: Short stay
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
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