Trains from Oxford to Durham

Oxford to Durham train information

• The route connecting Oxford, which is in England and Durham, located in England is well served by trains. Use our travel search engine to search for your ticket and see the rail company for this journey.
• On average, it takes normally 4h33m by train to cover the 209 miles to go to Durham from Oxford. The train duration can change depending if the train is direct or with changes.
• Fares may change depending on the travel date as well as how much time in advance you book your ticket.

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Best prices for Oxford to Durham trains

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The most efficient way to pay less on your Oxford Durham train ticket may be to get a railcard. While regional railcards can be obtained in some areas, National railcards enable you to save money on most rail fares across the country. Everyone is eligible to at least 1 of the railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

How much can I save with a railcard?

The main benefit of getting a railcard is that it only takes a couple of trips to earn as much money as you spent.

You will need to pay at least £88 of train tickets across the whole year for the card to break-even. This number corresponds to the cost of the railcard, £30, divided by the discount, 34%. On every ticket that you book afterwards, you will make savings.

As an example, train tickets from Oxford to Durham cost on average £50.00 (1). By dividing £88 by £50.00 (£88/£50.00 = 1.76), it appears that after only 2 one way journeys from Durham to Oxford, the railcard will have paid for itself.

What is the cost of a railcard?

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most rail fares, thus you will save 1/3 on most train fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey