Take the train from Rainhill to Durham in 2 hours 37 minutes
If you want to travel from Rainhill to Durham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Rainhill to Durham by train to take around 3 hours 50 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 1 train per day running on this route, which spans 106 miles (170 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Durham. You can travel on this route with either TransPennine Express or CrossCountry trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Rainhill to Durham are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Rainhill to Durham
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Rainhill to Durham is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
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