The average train between Durham and Newcastle-under-Lyme takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Durham to Newcastle-under-Lyme. 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 twice daily between Durham and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Newcastle-under-Lyme at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 36m • 1 change

3h 34m • 1 change

3h 25m • 1 change

3h 24m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Newcastle-under-Lyme. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Newcastle-under-Lyme station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Durham to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Newcastle-under-Lyme train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Stoke-on-Trent station.
Book your Durham to Newcastle-under-Lyme train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Newcastle-under-Lyme is 202.2 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Stoke-on-Trent via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 49m.