An afternoon somewhere different

Durham for the day

Raleigh → Durham → home

Take the train from Raleigh for brick courtyards, a walk through downtown Durham, and time to find something good to eat.

Day trip · By train · Pick your date

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The Lucky Strike water tower rises above trees and a landscaped waterway at Durham’s American Tobacco Campus.

Your departure

Pick a date. See the trains.

A day out, with a train back the same day. Times use Eastern time.

Published schedules and official rail restrictions, checked for your date. Tickets and live running status are separate.

Room to wander

A few places to start

These are ideas for the outing. Your date check shows which places fit between the trains.

  • American Tobacco Campus
  • Durham Food Hall
  • Durham Central Park
Read the Durham station guide →

Before you go

Food Hall vendors set their own hours. Check your chosen kitchen and campus access before travelling.

Book every train leg separately with the operator. Check service alerts, access and opening hours before leaving.

Check official service alerts ↗

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