The average train between Stamford and Durham takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Stamford 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 Stamford and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stamford is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Durham at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Stamford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Stamford station and arriving at Durham station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Stamford to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Peterborough station.
Stamford to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Stamford to Durham train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Stamford and Durham is 247.2 km. The road distance is 305 km.
You can take a train from Stamford to Durham via Peterborough and York in around 2h 48m.