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Travel by train

Information about rail services which link County Durham to the rest of the UK.

The main train companies serving the county are:

LNER Trains - to Scotland and London Kings Cross
Cross Country Trains - to the Midlands and South West
TransPennine Express - to Manchester Airport, Edinburgh and Liverpool
Northern Rail - to Seaham, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe and Heighington.

Visit National Rail for information on the best service for you, or check the National Rail: departures to find out whether your train is running on time.

Contact Transport Services

Email encts@durham.gov.uk
Telephone 03000 268 667

Related information

Railcards