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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Durham
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
2 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Durham will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Nottingham for Durham every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 205 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 43 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 Nottingham to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 205 km
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3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 39m Average total duration 6h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Nottingham to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Durham trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 04:13 Nottingham | 4h13 | 08:26 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:43 Nottingham | 3h43 | 08:26 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:17 Nottingham | 2h45 | 10:02 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:35 Nottingham | 2h46 | 11:21 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nottingham to Durham
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Trains from Nottingham to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £11 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:05, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 03:05 |
Last train 21:33 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, LNER from Nottingham to Durham trainsCrossCountry, LNER trains will get you between Nottingham 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: Nottingham to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Durham
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:00 Saturday 05:00 - 22:00 Sunday 07:15 - 22:20
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: none
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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 Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6. The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 and Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on the Southern Concourse, Platform 1/3 & Platform 5/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located on ground floor of multi-storey car park on Queens Road. Additional stands in secure compound adjacent to Platform 1 on Station Road.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement buses will pick up and drop off from Carrington Street, at the front of the station.
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket 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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