The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Durham
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
5 h 48 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
367 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Durham will cost around £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
Of the 2 trains that leave Newport for Durham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 367 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 48 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 4 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 Newport to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newport to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 367 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£151 Average Price | £51 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newport to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Durham trains for tomorrow, Saturday 17 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:50 Newport | 7h04 | 10:54 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:27 Newport | 5h48 | 10:15 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Durham
Trains from Newport to Durham run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £70 but you can travel from only £51 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 18:59. The fastest train covers the 367 km distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 367 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £70 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 1m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 18:59 |
Train companies: CrossCountry from Newport to Durham trainsCrossCountry trains will get you between Newport and Durham from £51. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Newport to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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 Newport and Durham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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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