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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Plymouth to Durham
Cheapest price
£145
Average price
£156
Fastest journey
6 h 49 m
Average duration
7 h
Trains per day
3
Distance
520 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Plymouth to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Plymouth to Durham will cost around £156 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £145.
Of the 3 trains that leave Plymouth for Durham every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 520 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 20 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 Plymouth to Durham
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £89.
Distance: 520 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£107 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest |
7h 39m Average total duration Fastest 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 28m Average total duration 11h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Plymouth to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for Plymouth to Durham trains for today, Sunday 8 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:14 Plymouth | 7h06 | 15:20 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 9 February | |||||
| 04:25 Plymouth | 6h50 | 11:15 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Plymouth to Durham
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Trains from Plymouth to Durham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £89 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 520 km distance in 6h 49m.
Distance 520 km |
Average train duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price £89 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 49m |
First train 03:10 |
Last train 23:55 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Great Western Rail from Plymouth to Durham trainsCrossCountry, Great Western Rail trains will get you between Plymouth and Durham from £33. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Plymouth to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Durham
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 20:00 Saturday 05:20 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Spar Supermarket
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via lifts and the station subway. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Station pay phones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 4, Platform 7 and adjacent ticket counters.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 3 and 4
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 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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