The cheapest and fastest trains from Loughborough to Durham
Cheapest price
£147
Average price
£147
Fastest journey
4 h 31 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
225 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Loughborough to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Loughborough to Durham will cost around £147 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £147.
Of the 1 trains that leave Loughborough 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 225 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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 Loughborough to Durham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Loughborough to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £57.
Distance: 225 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£115 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Loughborough to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Loughborough to Durham trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:53 Loughborough | 3h28 | 11:21 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:50 Loughborough | 3h11 | 12:01 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 04:51 Loughborough | 4h31 | 09:22 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Loughborough to Durham
Trains from Loughborough to Durham run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £57 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 21:47. The fastest train covers the 225 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 225 km |
Average train duration 3h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £57 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 3h 0m |
First train 03:05 |
Last train 21:47 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Loughborough to Durham trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Loughborough and Durham from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Loughborough to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Loughborough 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 Loughborough and Durham
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Nottingham Road.
- The Basin
- The Orange Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- £0.30
- Premier Inn Loughborough
- Travelodge Loughborough Central
- Ramada Loughborough Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
- 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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