Bournemouth to Durham by train

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Overview: trains from Bournemouth to Durham

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bournemouth 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 05:12 View journey
Last train 23:12 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 34m View journey
Distance (km) 451
Trains / day 34 View all
Cheapest journey US$319.00 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 24m
Train operators 9

Explore Bournemouth to Durham by train

Thinking about travelling from Bournemouth to Durham by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Bournemouth and Durham

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$319.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 3 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel from Bournemouth to Durham

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:12 and the last departure is 23:12. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:25 and the last train leaves at 23:12. On average, a total of 34 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Bournemouth to Durham

The quickest time by train is 5 hours and 34 minutes, travelling a total distance of 451 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Bournemouth and Durham?

You can secure tickets for travel between Bournemouth and Durham up to 3 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Further insights on trains from Bournemouth to Durham

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Durham city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Bournemouth to Durham

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

The distance between Bournemouth and Durham is 451 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.