The average train between Richmond and Durham takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Richmond 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.
Trains run hourly between Richmond and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Richmond is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Victoria station and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Richmond to Durham. However, there are services departing from Richmond station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Richmond to Durham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from King's Cross station.
Richmond to Durham train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Durham station.
Book your Richmond to Durham train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Richmond and Durham is 378.2 km. The road distance is 427 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £85–120 and the journey takes 2h 46m.