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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Gateshead to Durham
Cheapest price
£11
Average price
£11
Fastest journey
34 m
Average duration
34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
21 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gateshead to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gateshead to Durham will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £11.
Of the 1 trains that leave Gateshead for Durham every day 1 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 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 34 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 coach and train for Gateshead to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gateshead to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £11, and a coach costs an average of £15.
Distance: 21 km
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52m Average total duration Fastest 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Gateshead to Durham
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Trains from Gateshead to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 21 km distance in 34m.
Distance 21 km |
Average train duration 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 34m |
First train 00:07 |
Last train 23:10 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Gateshead to Durham trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Gateshead and Durham 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: Gateshead to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Gateshead to Durham 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 Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Gateshead and Durham
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- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Access via lifts that operate whilst ever services are operating through the station.
- 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
- Onward travel information: None close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off at the bus stop on the station front.
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station There is ramped access to both platforms which wheelchair users can easily use
- 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: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop a few minutes away from the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station entrance on bridge.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parking- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via ramped access.
- 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
- Onward travel information: No bus stop close by. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Metro bus replacement stop
- Metro: Tyne and Wear metro station close to the station. 0191 203 3333
ParkingDining
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LoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
- 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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