How to get from Edinburgh to Durham

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What is the best way to travel from Edinburgh to Durham?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Durham from Edinburgh. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Train
1h 38m
£13
£27
30

What is the cheapest way to reach Durham from Edinburgh?

You can reach Durham with just £13 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Wednesday
Thursday
from £14
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £24
Sunday
from £13
Monday
Tuesday
from £14

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 8m
    0
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 42m
    0
    10:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:42
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £18
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:45
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £18
  • CrossCountry
    1h 45m
    0
    08:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    09:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £37
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    09:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:51
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £37

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 58m
    0
    21:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    22:58
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £31
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 8m
    0
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £32
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 2m
    0
    19:11
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:13
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £34
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:45
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £37
  • CrossCountry
    1h 45m
    0
    08:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    09:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £45

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:38
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £24
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 41m
    0
    17:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:41
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £24
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 9m
    0
    14:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:17
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £32
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 10m
    0
    19:03
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:13
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £32
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    08:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    09:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £45

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 0m
    0
    19:15
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:15
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £13
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:30
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £16
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:38
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £17
  • CrossCountry
    1h 43m
    0
    14:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:51
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £30
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    15:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £30

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    2h 8m
    0
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 2m
    0
    19:11
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:13
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £16
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 42m
    0
    12:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:42
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £22
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:45
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £24
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    12:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:51
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £25

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Durham?

You can get to Durham from Edinburgh in just 1h 38m with a Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER). But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Wednesday
Thursday
from 1h 42m
Friday
from 1h 45m
Saturday
from 1h 38m
Sunday
from 1h 38m
Monday
Tuesday
from 1h 42m

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 42m
    0
    10:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:42
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £18
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    09:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:51
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £37
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:45
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £18
  • CrossCountry
    1h 45m
    0
    08:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    09:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £37
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 8m
    0
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:45
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £37
  • CrossCountry
    1h 45m
    0
    08:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    09:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £45
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 58m
    0
    21:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    22:58
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £31
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 2m
    0
    19:11
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:13
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £34
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 8m
    0
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £32

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:38
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £24
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 41m
    0
    17:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    18:41
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £24
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    08:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    09:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £45
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 9m
    0
    14:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:17
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £32
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 10m
    0
    19:03
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:13
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £32

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 38m
    0
    15:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:38
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £17
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 40m
    0
    14:50
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:30
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £16
  • CrossCountry
    1h 43m
    0
    14:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:51
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £30
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    15:08
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:52
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £30
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 0m
    0
    19:15
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:15
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £13

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 42m
    0
    12:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:42
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £22
  • CrossCountry
    1h 44m
    0
    12:07
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    13:51
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £25
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    1h 45m
    0
    14:00
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    15:45
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £24
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 2m
    0
    19:11
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    21:13
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £16
  • TransPennine Express
    2h 8m
    0
    14:10
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    16:18
    Durham
    Central Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £14
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to Durham

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Durham?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from Waverley Train Station, Haymarket Coach Stop or Princes Street, while in Durham you will be arriving at Central Station, University Palatine Centre or Central Bus Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Durham from Edinburgh? With 5 connections between 4 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Edinburgh and Durham, you can pay as low as £13 with a Train from TransPennine Express.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER): you will get to Durham in just 1h 38m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Edinburgh and Durham are London North Eastern Railway (LNER), TransPennine Express and CrossCountry, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Edinburgh and Durham is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Broomhouse or to Langley Park, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Durham Tees Valley Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Edinburgh to Durham?

The most popular companies between Edinburgh and Durham, are London North Eastern Railway (LNER), TransPennine Express and CrossCountry. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Train companies: London North Eastern Railway (LNER), TransPennine Express and CrossCountry

All you need to know when you travel from Edinburgh to Durham

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Durham. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Durham

How can I reach Durham from Edinburgh?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Durham from Edinburgh.

How far is Durham from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Durham is 165.0 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Edinburgh and Durham?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 4 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 28 kgs, and a flight 41 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Edinburgh to Durham?

You can get to Durham with just £13 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Durham?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Durham in just 1h 38m with a Train from London North Eastern Railway (LNER).

More routes to Edinburgh and to Durham

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Edinburgh and to Durham. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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