Train Edinburgh to County Durham from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and County Durham takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to County 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.

3h 13m
Duration: 170 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlingtontrain Edinburgh - Darlington / ...

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Edinburgh to County Durham train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:00 PM which arrives into County Durham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 15, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 16, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 17, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 18, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:05 AM → 11:47 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to County Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to County Durham.

Launch map view

Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and County Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Cross Country also services this route hourly.

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