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Trains from Durham (DHM) to Portlethen (PLN)

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15

train journeys
per day

159

miles (256 kms)

4hrs 53 mins

fastest journey

07:12 / 23:16

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Durham (DHM) to Portlethen (PLN)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Durham and Portlethen , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Durham to Portlethen is approximately 159 miles (256 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 11 mins.

ScotRail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Durham and Portlethen.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Durham to Portlethen. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 53 mins.

Journeys from Durham to Portlethen Today

  • Mon 6th May
    07:12
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    12:32
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    08:21
    4 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    13:14
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    09:27
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    14:20
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    11:27
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    12:22
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    17:38
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    13:27
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    18:40
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    14:27
    5 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    20:15
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    15:27
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    20:47
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    16:19
    5 hrs 1 min 1 change - overtaken train
    21:20
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    16:26
    4 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    21:20
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    17:25
    4 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    22:22
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    19:28
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    00:20
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    20:22
    10 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    06:59
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    21:17
    10 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    07:38
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen
  • Mon 6th May
    21:25
    10 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    08:00
    Durham
    Portlethen
    Durham to Portlethen

About Durham Station

Station name Durham (DHM)
Address Durham station, North Road, Durham, County Durham, DH1 4RB
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 18:00
Saturday 07:00 - 17:00
Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Portlethen Station

Station name Portlethen (PLN)
Address Portlethen station, Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4JS
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Durham and Portlethen

The travel time between Durham and Portlethen by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 53 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Durham and Portlethen vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:16.

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Amenities on trains between Durham and Portlethen can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Durham & Portlethen. owever, there are 15 possible journeys which require a change.

ScotRail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Durham and Portlethen.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Durham and Portlethen, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.