Train from London to Durham: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Durham on 26 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamCheapest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamFastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Durham

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just €33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5train per day
2h 45mAverage duration
374 kmDistance
9kgCO₂ emissions
Average price€17 - €139Average duration6h 25m
9kg CO₂e
Average price€33 - €360Average duration2h 45m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average price€19 - €54Average duration5h 30m
16kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Durham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much does a train ticket cost from London to Durham?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Durham start from €33. The average price for this train route is around €136. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Durham?

    The average train journey time from London to Durham is 2h 45m, covering a distance of 374 km. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 44m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Durham route?

    Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Durham?

    The earliest train from London to Durham departs at 07:03. And the latest train departs at 22:03.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
23/01
€115
24/01
€69
Today
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26/01
€110
27/01
€83
28/01
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29/01
€111
30/01
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Durham was searched and found on 24 Jan 2026 with a price of €69

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Durham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from €69 to €345 for a train ticket from London to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €83, which is on 2026-01-27.

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