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Outbound fromDurham to Driffield by train
It takes an average of 3h 4m to travel from Durham to Driffield by train, over a distance of around 71 miles (114 km). There are normally 33 trains per day travelling from Durham to Driffield and tickets for this journey start from £42.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:29 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:23 | |
| Departure station | Durham | |
| Arrival station | Driffield | |
| Journey time | From 2h 34m | |
| Distance | 71 miles (114 km) | |
| Frequency | 33 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £42.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway |
Taking the train from Durham to Driffield in 2 hours 34 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Durham to Driffield? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 4 minutes to travel the 71 miles (114 km) from Durham to Driffield by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 33 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express or CrossCountry to Driffield. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Durham to Driffield in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £42.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Driffield by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Durham to Driffield
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Consider a Season Ticket
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