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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nottingham to Durham
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£89
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
4
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 £89 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 4 trains that leave Nottingham for Durham every day 4 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 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 27 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.
7:073h03Nottingham10:10Durham£301One-way0 changes- 8:182h52Nottingham11:10Durham£811One-way0 changes
14:453h22Nottingham18:07Durham£1211One-way0 changes
8:393h27Nottingham12:06Durham£1231One-way0 changes
- 8:182h52Nottingham11:10Durham£811One-way0 changes
- 7:073h03Nottingham10:10Durham£301One-way0 changes
- 14:453h22Nottingham18:07Durham£1211One-way0 changes
- 8:393h27Nottingham12:06Durham£1231One-way0 changes
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 £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 205 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£86 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m 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 today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 7:18 Nottingham | 2h52 | 10:10 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:50 Nottingham | 4h16 | 12:06 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:18 Nottingham | 2h52 | 11:10 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| 21:18 Nottingham | 3h47 | 1:05 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 7 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:35, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 205 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 205 km |
Average train duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 4:35 |
Last train 22:36 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 4 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry from Nottingham to Durham trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, CrossCountry trains will get you between Nottingham and Durham from £9. 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Durham
Most Nottingham to Durham trains use the Nottingham to Durham station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Durham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nottingham station do trains to Durham leave from?
Getting to Nottingham from Nottingham city centre
Nottingham train station facilities and services
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: 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.
Which Durham station do trains from Nottingham arrive at?
Getting to Durham from Durham city centre
Durham train station facilities and services
Durham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Durham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Durham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Durham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Durham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Durham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham: 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.
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