The average train between Durham and York takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Durham to York. 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 20 minutes between Durham and York. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into York at 11:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 46 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham station and arriving at York station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
Durham to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to York train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Book your Durham to York train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Durham and York is 96.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Durham to York hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route.