The average train between York and Durham takes 46 min and the fastest train takes 43 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from York 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 every 20 minutes between York and Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:16 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:16 AM. 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 York station and arriving at Durham station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 46 min.
York to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from York station.
York to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Book your York to Durham train tickets online with Cross Country, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between York and Durham is 96.5 km. The road distance is 106 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from York to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 44 min. Two other operators also service this route.