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The top university town deserves closer examination

Our website offers cheap fares on LNER trains to Durham - with no booking fees!

Some of our key routes to and from Durham include trains to London and Edinburgh along the scenic east coast.

Population
47,785
Fact About Durham
Durham contains over 630 listed buildings — 569 of which are located within the city centre's conservation area

Popular trains to Durham

Edinburgh to Durham

Tuesday 12 Nov 2024
From
£17.50
7x greener than a car

London Kings Cross to Durham

Saturday 16 Nov 2024
From
£40.50
7x greener than a car

Peterborough to Doncaster

Monday 2 Dec 2024
From
£10.90
7x greener than a car

These percentages were calculated using our Carbon Calculator.

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Delve into the delights of Durham

Things to do in Durham

From brooding dramatic landscapes and cobbled streets to its magnificent World Heritage Site cathedral, Durham is well worth a visit.

Places to eat in Durham

Here’s LNER's guide to food, fun and fab shopping in Durham.  

Nothing Beats Musical Routes

National Rail has partnered with renowned British DJ and broadcaster, Jo Whiley, to ignite a passion for exploring the roots of British music through train travel. Embark on a journey with Window Seater app with a variety of short audio guides narrating the vibrant tales of Britain's musical landscapes, both past and present.

Nothing beats Sporting routes

National Rail have teamed up with British sports presenter, Kirsty Gallacher to create a new audio series to inspire your next train trip to some of Britain’s fantastic sporting locations. The eight-episode series features exclusive interviews from British sporting heroes and brings to life the origins of Britain’s most popular sports. When it comes to sport, nothing beats being there.​

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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer

26th Oct

South Shields-born Sarah Millican followed an unusual path to fame. Left unexpectedly by her husband in 2004, she moved back home with her parents and started taking writing workshops as an outlet for processing her emotions. Her first ever stand-up gig was in a Newcastle pub called The Dog & Parrot, which had a fringe theatre upstairs. Although she had no idea what she was doing, Millican drew on the pain of her failed marriage and connected with the audience… from then on, she was hooked on live comedy.

Tickets from £34.00

Jurassic Park

6th Sep

A group of scientists are invited to give their approval to a theme park filled with genetically engineered dinosaurs, but the giant reptiles are soon running amok. Top-notch computer effects ensure that the dinosaurs themselves are terrifyingly believable (more so than the PG certificate would suggest), but by the half-way point, it's more or less a chase movie with superior technology.

Carl Hutchinson

23rd Sep

He's supported fellow Geordie Chris Ramsay in the past and now Carl presents his own show about his (self-confessed) stubborn nature.

Tickets from £16.00
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Which rail lines go through Durham?

The principal trains going through Durham station are LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Trains, and TransPennineExpress.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

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