The average train between Nottingham and Durham takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham to 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 Nottingham and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 11:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Durham station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
Nottingham to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Durham train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Nottingham to Durham train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Nottingham and Durham is 204.6 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Durham via Grantham in around 3h 1m.