The average train between Liverpool and County Durham takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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.
Trains run hourly between Liverpool and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:54 PM which arrives into County Durham at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at County Durham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Liverpool to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to County Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Liverpool to County Durham train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Liverpool and County Durham is 161 km. The road distance is 248 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £50–90 and the journey takes 2h 24m.