How to get from Durham to Edinburgh
- 172 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
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We compared the ways to travel from Durham to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 31m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 172 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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172 km
Durham to Edinburgh: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Durham → EdinburghtrainLNER·1h 31m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Durham to Edinburgh
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:26 and the last at 17:11.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 05:26 | 17:11 |
All departures
- 05:26
- 06:16
- 06:33
- 07:18
- 07:26
- 07:48
- 08:31
- 09:03
- 09:12
- 09:17
- 09:24
- 10:04
- 10:11
- 10:24
- 11:03
- 11:12
- 11:15
- 11:24
- 12:03
- 12:11
- 12:24
- 13:03
- 13:08
- 13:14
- 13:17
- 13:24
- 14:03
- 14:12
- 14:25
- 15:03
- 15:08
- 15:14
- 15:19
- 15:24
- 16:03
- 16:11
- 16:25
- 17:04
- 17:08
- 17:11
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Oct 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Durham to Edinburgh works
Start with a LNER train from Durham to Edinburgh, about 1h 31m. In total it's roughly €23 over 1h 31m, direct, no transfers.
Durham to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Durham to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 1h 31m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Durham to Edinburgh?
The first train with LNER leaves at 05:26 and the last at 17:11, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Durham to Edinburgh?
40 a day with LNER, between 05:26 and 17:11.
How far is Edinburgh from Durham?
About 172 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Durham to Edinburgh cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €23. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Durham to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Edinburgh?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026