The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Durham
Cheapest price
€78
Average price
€109
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
376 km
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 traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Durham will cost around €109 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
Of the 31 trains that leave London for Durham on Sun, Jul 05, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 05 the direct trains cover the 376 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Sun, Jul 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 42 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.
C021047:34 PM3h01London Kings Cross (KGX)10:35 PMDurham station (DHM)€781One-way0 transfers
G801648:03 PM3h01London Kings Cross (KGX)11:04 PMDurham station (DHM)€831One-way0 transfers
G80269+
G007206:30 PM2h41London Kings Cross (KGX)9:11 PMDurham station (DHM)€871One-way1 transfer
G801679:03 PM3h05London Kings Cross (KGX)12:08 AMDurham station (DHM)€871One-way0 transfers
G8016910:03 PM3h12London Kings Cross (KGX)1:15 AMDurham station (DHM)€871One-way0 transfers
G80213+
G159939:30 AM2h37London Kings Cross (KGX)12:07 PMDurham station (DHM)€1141One-way1 transfer
G80231+
G1592012:30 PM2h38London Kings Cross (KGX)3:08 PMDurham station (DHM)€1141One-way1 transfer
G80225+
G1599111:30 AM2h39London Kings Cross (KGX)2:09 PMDurham station (DHM)€1141One-way1 transfer
G80269+
G007206:30 PM2h41London Kings Cross (KGX)9:11 PMDurham station (DHM)€871One-way1 transfer
G80244+
G007092:30 PM2h42London Kings Cross (KGX)5:12 PMDurham station (DHM)€1141One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Durham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €22, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 376 km
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€79 Average price | €36 Average price Cheapest |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
London to Durham train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Durham trains for tomorrow, Sunday, July 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G80213+ G15993 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h37 | 12:07 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C02038 | 9:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 12:17 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80217+ G15995 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 1:06 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C02050 | 10:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 1:17 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80225+ G15991 | 11:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h39 | 2:09 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C01964 | 11:33 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h45 | 2:18 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80231+ G15920 | 12:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h38 | 3:08 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C01997 | 12:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h46 | 3:19 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80235+ C00924 | 1:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 4:06 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80238+ G01071 | 1:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 4:14 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C02109 | 1:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h51 | 4:24 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80242+ G15805 | 2:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 5:06 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80244+ G00709 | On time 2:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h42 | 5:12 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C02039 | 2:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h45 | 5:18 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80246+ G15905 | 3:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 6:06 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C01985 | 3:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h44 | 6:17 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80254+ G15898 | 4:00 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h07 | 7:07 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80256+ G00715 | On time 4:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h43 | 7:13 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80146 | 4:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h52 | 7:25 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80258+ G15800 | 5:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 8:06 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80149 | 5:34 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h46 | 8:20 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80265+ G15914 | 6:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h03 | 9:06 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80269+ G00720 | On time 6:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h41 | 9:11 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C01913 | 6:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h50 | 9:23 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80271+ G15811 | 7:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h16 | 10:19 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
G80162+ G00728 | On time 7:30 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h54 | 10:24 PM Durham station (DHM) | 1 transfer | |
C02104 | 7:34 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 10:35 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80164 | 8:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h01 | 11:04 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C01981 | 8:33 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 2h57 | 11:30 PM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G80167 | 9:03 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 3h05 | 12:08 AM Durham station (DHM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Durham
Trains from London to Durham run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €26 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:30, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 376 km distance in 2h 37m.
Distance 376 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 37m |
First train 3:30 AM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Hull Trains from London to Durham trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Hull Trains trains will get you between London and Durham from €22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from London to Durham: Journey Details
Virgin Trains East Coast provide direct trains from London to Durham. The weekday schedule begins with an early morning departure and continues with hourly services until the final train from London in the late evening. Journey times are approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes. Indirect services allow increased daytime options; these journeys involve taking a Virgin or Grand Central service to York, Doncaster or Darlington and changing to a CrossCountry or TransPennine Express connection to Durham. Sunday services feature a similar schedule but with a later first departure in the morning from London.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Durham leave from Kings Cross station on the northern side of the city centre. The Underground station, accessible from the concourse or from Euston Road, offers connections across the city on 6 lines. Buses, including some night services, stop nearby on Euston Road or York Way and provide routes around most areas of London. Taxis are available from a rank beside the station on Pancras Road.
Getting into Durham by Train
Durham is a historic city distinguished by the imposing 11th-century cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which houses 3 copies of the Magna Carta. The atmospheric lanes of the old quarter beneath the Norman castle are packed with interesting independent shops, with paths leading down to woodland and riverside walks. Trains from London to Durham arrive at the city's station located around 15 minutes walk to the west of the centre, via pedestrian walkways and steps. The shuttle bus 40 offers a regular connection between the station and the cathedral and Market Square, also stopping at the city bus station on North Road. There is a taxi rank close to the main station entrance.
Taking the Train from London
Trains from London to Durham leave from Kings Cross station on the northern side of the city centre. The Underground station, accessible from the concourse or from Euston Road, offers connections across the city on 6 lines. Buses, including some night services, stop nearby on Euston Road or York Way and provide routes around most areas of London. Taxis are available from a rank beside the station on Pancras Road.
Getting into Durham by Train
Durham is a historic city distinguished by the imposing 11th-century cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage site, which houses 3 copies of the Magna Carta. The atmospheric lanes of the old quarter beneath the Norman castle are packed with interesting independent shops, with paths leading down to woodland and riverside walks. Trains from London to Durham arrive at the city's station located a 15 minutes walk from the west of the centre, via pedestrian walkways and steps. The shuttle bus 40 offers a regular connection between the station and the cathedral and Market Square, also stopping at the city bus station on North Road. There is a taxi rank close to the main station entrance.
FAQs: Trains from London to Durham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Durham
Most London to Durham trains use the London Kings Cross to Durham station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Durham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Kings Cross from London city centre
London Kings Cross train station facilities and services
London Kings Cross has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Giraffe World Kitchen, Black Sheep Coffee, Hotel Chocolat, Leon, Pret a Manger, Wasabi, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station. . ATMs are located near Platforms 11 and 10, just past Caffé Nero.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36, Sat: 05:00 - 00:36, Sun: 05:30 - 01:36. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Kings Cross: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Kings Cross: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Kings Cross: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras, Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel, St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Getting to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 from London city centre
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 train station facilities and services
Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3. ATMs are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Durham station do trains from London arrive at?
Getting to Durham from Durham city centre
Durham train station facilities and services
Durham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Durham.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Durham.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Durham.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Durham: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Durham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham: 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.
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