The average train between Durham and Stamford takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Stamford. 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 hourly between Durham and Stamford. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Stamford at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 12m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Durham to Stamford? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Durham to Stamford. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Stamford station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Durham to Stamford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Stamford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Book your Durham to Stamford train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Stamford is 247.2 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Stamford via York and Peterborough in around 3h 26m.