The cheapest and fastest trains from London Stansted Airport to Durham
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 35 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
343 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London Stansted Airport to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Stansted Airport to Durham will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 1 trains that leave London Stansted Airport for Durham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 343 km distance in an average of 4 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Stansted Airport to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London Stansted Airport to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £35, and a train costs an average of £52.
Distance: 343 km
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£81 Average Price | £45 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Stansted Airport to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for London Stansted Airport to Durham trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:26 London Stansted Airport | 4h35 | 12:01 Durham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London Stansted Airport to Durham
Trains from London Stansted Airport to Durham run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £52 but you can travel from only £35 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 09:47. The fastest train covers the 343 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 343 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £52 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 09:47 |
Train companies: LNER from London Stansted Airport to Durham trainsLNER trains will get you between London Stansted Airport and Durham from £35. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: London Stansted Airport to Durham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Stansted Airport to Durham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Durham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in London Stansted Airport and Durham
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
- Car Park: Short stay
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Concourse of both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on both platforms.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Waiting Room Platform 1 opening hours Monday to Saturday - 04:00 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:00 Platform 2 opening hours Monday to Saturday 05:30 - 20:00 Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: North end of Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.
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