The average train between Crewe and Durham takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Crewe 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 hourly between Crewe and Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Crewe is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crewe to Durham. However, there are services departing from Crewe station and arriving at Durham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Crewe to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Crewe station.
Crewe to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Crewe to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Crewe and Durham is 195.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Crewe to Durham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 51m.