The average train between Bristol and County Durham takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol to County 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 3 hours between Bristol and County Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 5:33 PM which arrives into County Durham at 6:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at County Durham station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
Bristol to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to County Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Darlington station.
Book your Bristol to County Durham train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bristol and County Durham is 361.5 km. The road distance is 455 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Darlington every 2 hours. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 4h 31m.