Durham to London train with London North Eastern Railway

Trains from Durham to London: Journey Details

Regular direct trains from Durham to London King's Cross are provided by Virgin Trains East Coast. Weekday services start with an early morning train, continuing with direct departures roughly every hour until a final train leaves Durham late in the evening. Journey time is approximately 3 hours. On Sundays, there are fewer services, with a later departure time for the first train and an earlier last train to London. Several indirect options include taking a TransPennine Express service to York and changing for the Grand Central connection to London.

Taking the Train from Durham

Trains from Durham to London depart from the main station, situated a short walk to the west of the city centre, connected by a signposted pedestrian walkway and stairways leading up from the central shopping streets. From Monday to Saturday a regular shuttle bus, service 40, connects the station with the Market Square and Durham Cathedral. Taxis are available immediately outside the station entrance.

Getting into London by Train

London is a perennially popular destination for visitors attracted by its unrivalled cultural treasures, heritage sites such as the Tower of London or Westminster Abbey, or simply for the stylish shopping opportunities. Its restaurant scene continues to set trends, but the capital also retains plenty of traditional pubs and cafes serving classic London flare. Trains from Durham to London arrive at King's Cross Station, on the north side of the city centre. The station has its own Underground station for connections around London on 6 lines, with entrances within the station or on Euston Road. Bus services, including night buses, stop outside the station on Euston Road or York Way. Taxis are available from a rank beside the station on Pancras Road.