Travel by train
Information about rail services which link County Durham to the rest of the UK.
All train companies are working to reduced capacity with revised timetables for essential travel. Please check before you travel.
The main train companies serving the county are:
- East Coast - to Scotland and London Kings Cross
- Cross Country - to the Midlands and South West
- TransPennine Express - to Manchester Airport and Liverpool
- Northern - to Seaham, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe and Heighington.
Visit the National Rail Enquiries website, for information on the best service for you, or check their departures board to find out whether your train is running on time.
May 2022 timetable Consultation
The May 2022 timetable consultation has now closed and the relevant rail operators are reviewing feedback.
Contact us
- Passenger Transport
- passengertransport@durham.gov.uk
- 03000 268 667
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Our address is:
- Regeneration and Local Services
- Durham County Council
- County Hall
- Durham
- County Durham
- United Kingdom
- DH1 5UQ
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