The cheapest and fastest trains from Newark-on-Trent to Durham
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£59
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
197 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newark-on-Trent to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark-on-Trent to Durham will cost around £59 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newark-on-Trent 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 197 km distance in an average of 1 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 51 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 Newark-on-Trent to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark-on-Trent to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 197 km
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£56 Average Price | £39 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newark-on-Trent to Durham
Trains from Newark-on-Trent to Durham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £19 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 23:26. The fastest train covers the 197 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 197 km |
Average train duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 35m |
First train 03:05 |
Last train 23:26 |
Train companies: LNER from Newark-on-Trent to Durham trainsLNER trains will get you between Newark-on-Trent and Durham from £19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newark-on-Trent to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark-on-Trent 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Newark-on-Trent and Durham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 16:00 Saturday 08:00 - 16:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: North Car Park
- 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 taxis: Advance booking advisable
- 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 Platform 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1 or from station staff on Platform 2/3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and between Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point on Platform 1 or from station staff on Platforms 2/3.
- 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 Platform 1 Costa Waiting Room Mon-Sat 05:30 - 19:00. Sun 09:00 - 1900 South Waiting Room Mon - Sat 05:30 - 23:30 Sun 09:00 -23:30 Platform 2/3 North and South Waiting Rooms Mon - Sat 05:30 - 18:00 Sun 09:00 - 18:00 Middle Waiting Room Mon - Sat 05:30 - 23:00 Sun 09:00 - 23:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: south end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of 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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