The average train between Durham and Seaham takes 1h 6m and the fastest train takes 44 min. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Seaham. 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 Seaham. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Seaham at 11:15 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

46 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

48 min • 1 change

44 min • 1 change

5h 8m • 1 change

47 min • 1 change

1h • 1 change

58 min • 1 change

5h 27m • 1 change

46 min • 1 change

49 min • 1 change

1h 4m • 1 change

9h 4m • 1 change

1h 52m • 1 change

56 min • 1 change

51 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Seaham station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
Durham to Seaham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Seaham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Seaham station.
Book your Durham to Seaham train tickets online with Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Seaham is 16.3 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Seaham via Newcastle in around 1h 24m.