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London to Durham train with London North Eastern Railway

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Cheap train tickets from London to Durham

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Grand Central TrainsG26273
08:262h49
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:15Durham station (DHM)
£881One-way
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC71534
08:302h56
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:26Durham station (DHM)
£891One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayC71537
09:002h55
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:55Durham station (DHM)
£991One-way
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC71540
09:302h51
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:21Durham station (DHM)
£991One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayC71318
08:032h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:02Durham station (DHM)
£1031One-way
1 change

London to Durham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday 14 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
London North Eastern Railway
C71318
London North Eastern RailwayC71318
08:03 London Kings Cross (KGX)2h59 11:02 Durham station (DHM)1 change
Grand Central Trains
G26273
Grand Central TrainsG26273
08:26 London Kings Cross (KGX)2h49 11:15 Durham station (DHM)1 change
London North Eastern Railway
C71534
London North Eastern RailwayC71534
08:30 London Kings Cross (KGX)2h56 11:26 Durham station (DHM)0 changesDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C71537
London North Eastern RailwayC71537
09:00 London Kings Cross (KGX)2h55 11:55 Durham station (DHM)1 change
London North Eastern Railway
C71540
London North Eastern RailwayC71540
09:30 London Kings Cross (KGX)2h51 12:21 Durham station (DHM)0 changesDirect
London North Eastern Railway
C71593
London North Eastern RailwayC71593
10:00 London Kings Cross (KGX)3h05 13:05 Durham station (DHM)1 change

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from London to Durham?

The best time to book your train from London to Durham is days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the London to Durham route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Durham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from London to Durham.

Train times from London to Durham

Showing times and prices for 14 Feb

Fastest Journey

2 h 49 m

Average

2 h 56 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

376 km

Of the 6 trains that leave London for Durham every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Grand Central TrainsG26273
08:262h49
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:15Durham station (DHM)
£881One-way
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC71540
09:302h51
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:21Durham station (DHM)
£991One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayC71537
09:002h55
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:55Durham station (DHM)
£991One-way
1 change
London North Eastern RailwayC71534
08:302h56
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:26Durham station (DHM)
£891One-way
0 changes
London North Eastern RailwayC71318
08:032h59
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:02Durham station (DHM)
£1031One-way
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from London to Durham

Trains from London to Durham run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £58 but you can travel from only £22 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22
Distance
376 km
Average train duration
3h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£58
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
3
Train providers
5
Fastest train
2h 42m
First train
03:10
Last train
23:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £22

Train providers: East Coast, Grand Central Trains and East Midlands Trains trains London to Durham

Travel between London and Durham from £36 with Omio’s train partners East Coast, Grand Central Trains and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

London to Durham train information with East Coast:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 33 min
  • Cheapest Price: £36

Trains from London to Durham

Trains from London to Durham are frequent and depart daily, with an average of 35 journeys a day during the week, around 10 journeys on Saturdays and up to about 17 on Sundays. There are also two to three late-night trains available on weeknights and one on Sunday evenings, which have slightly longer journeys, lasting from 3h 14min to 3h 23min without changes and up to about 4h 11min with changes.

London to Durham Train Time: Daily Departures

Trains from London to Durham frequently depart, with regularly scheduled trains planned throughout the day. During the week, there's an average of 35 journeys a day, with one to three trains available per hour. The first train departs around 06:15, and the last at around 22:00. Saturdays have an average of 10 trains, with the first train departing at around 06:00 and the last at around 19:13. On Sundays, there's around 17 journeys a day, with the first train leaving at roughly 09:36 and the last at 20:36.

How long is the journey by train from London to Durham?

Trains offered during the week have an average duration of 2h 48min to 4h 11min, depending on the number of changes and the time spent during those changes. Saturdays have similar journey durations as weekday travel; however, the average duration is more prolonged on Sundays, from around 3h 57min to 4h 45min. If your journey has changes, it can affect the total duration of your train, as it includes the time spent during your changeover.

Trains from London to Durham: example of modern architechture of London. Source: Shutterstock

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from London to Durham?

Departure train station: When travelling from London to Newcastle by train, you will depart from London King's Cross Station. It’s located centrally in the city and can be accessed by car, taxi, bicycle, trains, bus and the London Underground. To access the station by inner-city public transport, there are bus stops on Euston Road and on York Way. To access the station by the London Underground, you can use the lines Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank Branch), Piccadilly or Victoria. The entrance to the metro is within the station, on Euston Road. The station provides facilities such as information points, restrooms, baby-changing areas, showers, cash points, telephones, lost property, luggage storage, trolleys, photo booths and Wi-Fi. There are several places to buy food, drinks and snacks.

Arrival train station: All trains from London arrive at Durham Station, which is centrally located in the heart of Durham. The railway station is accessible by car, taxi, bicycle and bus. The station has a car park, taxi rank and bicycle stand and provides facilities such as waiting rooms, restrooms, cash points, a post box, payphones, trolleys, baby-changing rooms, accessible toilets and refreshments.

Which train companies travel from London to Durham?

Three train companies provide train travel to Durham from London: London North Eastern Railway (LNER), Grand Central and First Hull Trains. LNER provides the most frequent trains, with trains generally departing at least once an hour, every day of the week. Grand Central closely follows LNER, with multiple trains a day; however, First Hull Trains only occur twice a day on Saturdays and Sundays only.

Night trains London

This train route offers night trains from London to Durham. These trains depart after 21:00 and have on average two to three journeys available during the weeknights and one on Sunday evenings. The night trains offer both direct trains and trains with changes. If your journey has changeovers, the total duration can be around 4h 11min. Without changes, the journey can be from 3h 14min to 3h 22min. The changes offered on this route are located in Doncaster.

London North Eastern Railway trains from London to Durham

Trains from London to Durham with London North Eastern Railway offer both indirect and direct routes, with daily trains. These journeys are available with several high-speed trains in the morning, afternoon and evening, offering one to two journeys per hour, taking between 2h 52min and 4h 44min. During the evening, from 21:00 onwards, there are night journeys, usually without transfers. These trains are slightly longer, without stops, taking from 3h 16min to 3h 22min.

Grand Central trains from London to Durham

Trains from London to Newcastle with Grand Central offer an average of three to four services a day on weekdays and weekends. The journey has one change, in York, Doncaster or Northallerton, before proceeding to Durham. The journeys have an average length of 2h 48min to 4h 41min, depending on time spent during your changeover.

First Hull Trains trains from London to Durham

Trains from London to Newcastle with First Hill Trains offer an average of two journeys a day every Saturday and Sunday. The trains run once in the morning and once in the afternoon. This service is indirect, with changes in Doncaster. The journeys have an average length of 4h 20min to 4h 50min, greatly depending on time spent during your changeover.

Trains from London to Durham: Sustainability travel

When you travel by train from London to Durham, you are contributing to a cleaner and greener travelling option. Taking a car by yourself generates a great deal more greenhouse gases, about 178 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometre. If you rideshare a car with three people, you contribute 59.3 grams of CO2e per kilometre. Even long-distance coaches contribute 29.5 grams of CO2e per kilometre. On a train, you contribute a mere 6.1 grams per kilometre. Trains are the most sustainable form of public transportation, especially for long-distance commutes. We also provide a sustainable option by giving you the choice of having a mobile ticket connected to your Omio account. To learn more about how trains are a sustainable travel choice, visit Omio Trains.

Train London to Durham: Services on Board

Journeys with LNER offer you two classes: standard and first class. In both, you have three fare types: advance single, super off-peak single and anytime single. Advance single is non refundable and semi exchangeable; super off-peak single and anytime single are semi refundable and fully exchangeable. Grand Central offers two classes, standard and first class, and three fare types: In standard, you have advance single and anytime single. In first class, you can choose between off-peak single and anytime single. First Hull Trains provides two classes, standard and first class, with similar fare types. All companies allow you to bring luggage without restrictions, and you may bring both folding and non-folding bikes on the train (in bicycle sections) and up to two domestic pets on a lead or in an enclosed basket. Non-folding bikes are only allowed outside of peak hours, and accessibility services are available with all companies.

How to find cheap train tickets from London to Durham?

There are a few possibilities when looking for cheap train tickets from London to Durham. To save money, it's a good idea to organise your journey ahead of time. You can generally get tickets at a reduced price if you book ahead of time rather than waiting until the last minute. Having a flexible schedule is another strategy to save money on your trip. Looking for inexpensive times and dates, such as early mornings or late at night, or weekdays rather than weekends, is one way to do this. Another cost-effective alternative is to take a slower train or one with multiple connections. All of these are viable options for saving money on train tickets. Visit our online magazine, The Window Seat, for more travel advice.

Trains from London to Durham: cathdral in Durham. Source: Shutterstock

To Durham by train—travel tips

The city of Durham is located south of Newcastle upon Tyne, in northeast England. The city is well known for its Norman 11th-century cathedral and castle. The castle has never been breached in its 900-year history. Since 1832, Durham University has called this building home. The ultimate resting places of Saint Cuthbert and Saint Bede the Venerable are both in Durham Cathedral. UNESCO has designated the castle and church as World Heritage sites. The city itself is surrounded by the River Wear, providing natural scenery, with lush vegetation, bridges and small rowboats. The city is a quintessential British town, lined with cobbled streets, botanic gardens, interesting restaurants, charming pubs and cultural history.

  • Durham Museum
  • High Force Waterfall
  • Durham Riverside Walk
  • Beamish Museum
  • The Botanic Garden
  • Killhope Lead Mining Museum
  • Hardwick Park
  • Browns Rowing Boats
  • Durham University Oriental Museum
  • Auckland Castle

FAQs: London to Durham train

FAQs: Travel by train from London to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Durham.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from London to Durham can start from as little as £41 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for London to Durham is £85; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the London to Durham train time is 2 h 33 min   covering the 233 mile long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from London to Durham leaves at 03: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from London to Durham leaves at 23: 20.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Durham without having to change trains with LNER. There are 3 direct trains from London to Durham each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Yes, there's a high-speed train to Durham. Take the fast train with East Midlands Trains from London to Durham.
For the best London to Durham train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with LNER, Grand Central Trains or East Midlands Trains. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from London to Durham to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 20.

Passengers board the train most frequently from London Kings Cross, which is located around 2.2 miles (3.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Durham, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Durham from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 33 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from London to Durham by train is March.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Durham from London including taking a coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Durham

London
Durham
The major train station for departures in London is London Kings Cross. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London Kings Cross for your trip from London to Durham.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
  • Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
  • Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Caffè Nero
  • Starbucks
  • The Pasty Shop
  • Upper Crust
  • Giraffe World Kitchen
  • Black Sheep Coffee
  • Hotel Chocolat
  • Leon
  • Pret a Manger
  • Wasabi
  • & more
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
  • Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
  • St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
  • Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
  • Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
Public transport options for London Kings Cross
  • Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
  • Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
  • Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
  • Metro: N/A
The major train station for arrivals in Durham is Durham. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Durham for your journey to Durham from London.
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 18:00 Saturday 07:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:00 - 16:00
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Short stay
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • 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
Lounge
Lounge
  • 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
Public transport options for Durham
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in the station car park.

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