Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Durham to Wales
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Wales among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £46.
Distance: 161 km
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£70 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Durham to Wales train times
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Wales trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:48 Durham | 2h09 | 09:57 Wales | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Durham to Wales
Trains from Durham to Wales run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £46 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:17, the last at 18:53. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £46 |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 08:17 |
Last train 18:53 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Durham to Wales trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Durham and Wales from £11. 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 Wales train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Wales 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 Wales, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Durham and Wales
- 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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