Train from Darlington to Durham: Tickets & Timetables

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Darlington to Durham on 10 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
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London North Eastern RailwayTrain
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Transpennine ExpressTrain
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CrossCountryTrain
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London North Eastern RailwayTrain
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Darlington to Durham

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 35 minutes and with fares starting at just £6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
35mAverage duration
18 milesDistance
1kgCO₂ emissions
Average price£6 - £7Average duration35m
1kg CO₂e
Average price£6 - £20Average duration16m
1kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Darlington to Durham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from Darlington to Durham?

    The cheapest train tickets from Darlington to Durham start from £6. The average price for this train route is around £10. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from Darlington to Durham?

    The average train journey time from Darlington to Durham is 16m, covering a distance of 18 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 15m and is operated by CrossCountry.

  3. Which train operators serve the Darlington to Durham route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Transpennine Express, Northern.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Darlington to Durham?

    The earliest train from Darlington to Durham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:16.

  5. Which is the best train operator from Darlington to Durham?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is CrossCountry, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 44 reviews.

  6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Darlington to Durham?

    According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

  7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Darlington to Durham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

  8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Darlington to Durham?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Darlington to Durham was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £6

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Darlington to Durham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £19 for a train ticket from Darlington to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-12-14.

Usually CrossCountry will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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