The average train between Congleton and Durham takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Congleton to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Congleton and Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Congleton is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Durham at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Durham. However, there are services departing from Congleton station and arriving at Durham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Congleton to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Congleton station.
Congleton to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Congleton to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Congleton and Durham is 184.2 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Congleton to Durham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 51m.