Aberdeen to Durham Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aberdeen and Durham takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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.

5h 11m
Duration: 265 mi
Distance: £121
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Newcastle

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4h 24m

£88–170

Aberdeen to Durham train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Aberdeen and Durham. The earliest departure is at 7:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Durham at 4:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:47 AM → 2:16 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
11:47 AM → 4:16 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
1:47 PM → 6:16 PM
4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:52 AM → 12:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 12:52 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 2:15 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 24m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen to Durham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Durham, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Aberdeen to Newcastle 4 times a day. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Cross Country also services this route 6 times a week.

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