Lincoln to Durham by train

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Overview: trains from Lincoln to Durham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Lincoln to Durham, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:26 View journey
Last train 22:44 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 9m View journey
Distance (km) 186
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey AU$81.03 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 59m
Train operators 9

Travelling by train from Lincoln to Durham

Ready to travel from Lincoln to Durham by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Lincoln and Durham: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$81.03, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Lincoln to Durham departure frequency and train timetable

With 36 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 13 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:52 and the last one is at 22:42. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:26, with the last one at 22:44.

How long is the train journey from Lincoln to Durham?

This journey covers a total of 186 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 9 minutes.

Booking time frame: Lincoln to Durham trains

Tickets for travel to Durham along this route are available for purchase 3 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn more about train travel from Lincoln to Durham

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Lincoln and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Durham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Lincoln to Durham

Want to know more about your journey from Lincoln to Durham? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Lincoln and Durham is 186 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.