The average train between Oldham and Durham takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Oldham 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 Oldham and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldham is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Durham at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Oldham to Durham. However, there are services departing from Oldham station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Oldham to Durham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Oldham to Durham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Durham station.
The distance between Oldham and Durham is 141.9 km. The road distance is 226 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 4m.