The average train between Thirsk and Durham takes 1h 15m and the fastest train takes 40 min. There is a train service every few hours from Thirsk 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 Thirsk and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thirsk is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Thirsk to Durham. However, there are services departing from Thirsk station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
Thirsk to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Northallerton station.
Thirsk to Durham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Thirsk to Durham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Grand Central Trains.
The distance between Thirsk and Durham is 62.3 km. The road distance is 70 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Northallerton to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 29 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.