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For a train from Durham to London, Advance Tickets are available starting at £16.50*, with the average fare being £27.64. Find out about different ticket types and options by checking out our Advance Tickets, Off-Peak Train Tickets, Return Train Tickets, and Anytime Train Tickets. Explore more affordable choices in our UK cheap train ticket Guide!
Journey from Durham to London on the fastest train in 4h 15m, usually 4h 56m. Every day, 55 trains leave from Durham, starting at 08:09 and ending at 22:10. During Off-Peak Times from 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter and less crowded journey. Get real-time updates on train schedules, delays, and cancellations. Save time, effort, and money with us.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
08:09 Durham | 12:47 London Liverpool Street | On time | 4h 38m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:09 Durham | 12:52 London St Pancras International | On time | 4h 43m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:09 Durham | 13:03 London Euston | On time | 4h 54m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:09 Durham | 13:17 London Liverpool Street | On time | 5h 8m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:38 Durham | 13:52 London Liverpool Street | On time | 5h 14m | LNER | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Durham to London. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 08:09 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 22:10 |
| Departure station | Durham |
| Arrival station | London |
| Distance | 234 miles (377 km) |
| Journey time | From 4h 15m |
| Price | From £16.50 |
| Train operators | Elizabeth line, CrossCountry, Greater Anglia |
If you travel directly with LNER, your journey from Durham to London should take over three hours.
On your trip, you’ll go through the luscious county of County Durham and pass straight into North Yorkshire. Afterwards, you’ll continue heading south down the eastern spine of England before arriving at London Kings Cross.
LNER runs on the East Coast Main Line, linking Eastern Scotland and Northern England cities to London. Key stops include Stevenage, Newcastle, and York.
Durham station is a simple, yet picturesque station perched above Durham City Centre and its magnanimous, world-beating cathedral. It is located on North Road, just on the edge of the city centre.
It is accessible by local bus routes and has a car park plus spaces for taxis to drop you off right outside the station’s entrance. If you aren’t carrying heavy bags and don’t mind a steep walk, then it’s perfectly possible to walk to the station from Durham bus station.
Eight stations connect Durham and London: Darlington, Northallerton, York, Doncaster, Newark Northgate, Grantham, and Peterborough.
These may change depending on scheduling changes or other unforeseen circumstances. So, it’s best to check before you travel just in case.
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London King's Cross, a major central transport hub, offers both domestic and international connections. As the East Coast Main Line's southern terminus and located only a two-minute walk from London St Pancras International, it's ideal for Eurostar travel to mainland Europe.
King’s Cross London Underground station serves several tube lines, including the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Victoria lines. Taxis and bus routes are conveniently located just outside the station.
There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy near London Kings Cross. Regent’s Park, the British Museum, the British Library, and Camden are all within walking distance, and some of the finest hotels are situated close to the station, too. Also, the rest of London is ready for you to visit via the tube; it couldn’t be simpler or more accessible.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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