The average train between Durham and Ormskirk takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Ormskirk. 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 Durham and Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Lime Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Durham to Ormskirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Ormskirk train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Durham to Ormskirk train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Merseyrail.
The distance between Durham and Ormskirk is 159.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £55–100 and the journey takes 2h 41m.