The average train between Durham and Gateshead Interchange takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 17 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Durham to Gateshead Interchange. 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 30 minutes between Durham and Gateshead Interchange. The earliest departure is at 1:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Gateshead Interchange at 9:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

4h 6m • 1 change

21 min • 1 change

24 min • 1 change

23 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Gateshead Interchange. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Gateshead Interchange station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.
Durham to Gateshead Interchange train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Gateshead Interchange train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
The distance between Durham and Gateshead Interchange is 20.6 km. The road distance is 23 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £4–9 and the journey takes 17 min. Three other operators also service this route.