Durham Station

Durham Station

Train travel to Durham guide

Originally built in 1857, Durham Station is the only one still in use in the city, situated on a hill about a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The station has only two platforms, but it is operated by four major train companies (LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Trains and TransPennine Express), offering services to popular destinations such as London Kings Cross, Edinburgh Waverley, and Newcastle.

A few minutes' walk west from the station will also take you to the River Wear, where you can enjoy the natural scenery and historical architecture of Durham. Another attraction close to Durham Station is Wharton Park, located just a few minutes' walk to the northeast. This picturesque park offers panoramic views of Durham Cathedral, Durham Castle, and the city skyline.

Which train companies run trains to Durrington?

Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern all provide services to and from Durrington for various locations in the UK. Who provides your specific journey will depend on when you travel, and different providers can vary in price and duration, so be sure to check when booking.

What are Durrington's opening hours?

You can expect Durrington to be open between the hours of 0:02 and 23:59, which are when the first and last train depart, but ensure you check prior to your journey as this is subject to change.

Pick up & drop off at Durrington

Durrington has a designated car park, pick-up and drop-off point, offering passengers a seamless beginning or ending to their journey.

Connectivity of the Durrington?

With frequent trains to Durrington from hubs like London, London Victoria, Brighton, Worthing and Gatwick Airport, travel to and from the station is convenient. Complementary options like buses and taxis are also available for further transit, but checking availability in advance is recommended.

Durham Live Timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information about train schedules and services for passengers traveling to and from Durham. Check it now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Durham to London Kings Cross17:411LNER
On time
Durham to Bristol Temple Meads17:531CrossCountry
On time
Durham to Edinburgh (Waverley)17:552LNER
Delayed
Durham to Edinburgh (Waverley)18:032CrossCountry
Delayed
Durham to Liverpool Lime Street18:181TransPennine Express
On time
TrainTimePlatformTrain OperatorStatus
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Durham15:596LNER
On time
Edinburgh (Waverley) to Durham16:063CrossCountry
On time
London Kings Cross to Durham14:292LNER
On time
York to Durham17:138LNER
On time
Penzance to Durham08:404CrossCountry
On time

Station Details

Address: Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB

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