The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM)
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£37
Fastest journey
2 h 42 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM) will cost around £37 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 3 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Durham station (DHM) every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 42 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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 train and coach for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 178 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry |
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£46 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £28 Average Price |
3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 3h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 4h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration 3h 55m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM) train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:23 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h44 | 10:07 Durham station (DHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h40 | 11:04 Durham station (DHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:24 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h36 | 20:00 Durham station (DHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:54 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h14 | 22:08 Durham station (DHM) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM)
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 34m |
First train 03:54 |
Last train 20:05 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, CrossCountry from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM) trainsTransPennine Express, CrossCountry trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Durham station (DHM) from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Durham station (DHM) train

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Durham station (DHM)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- 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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