The average train between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne takes 15 min and the fastest train takes 12 min. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne. 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 20 minutes between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Newcastle upon Tyne at 12:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham station and arriving at Newcastle upon Tyne station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Durham to Newcastle upon Tyne train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Newcastle upon Tyne is 22 km. The road distance is 22 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Newcastle hourly. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 16 min. Three other operators also service this route.