How to travel from London to Durham

Sun, Dec 21
+ Add return
Travel by bus, train with
LNER
Megabus
National Express
Grand Central Trains
FlixBus
1,000+ more
LNER
Megabus
National Express
Grand Central Trains
FlixBus
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information between London and Durham

Distance376 km
Available travel modesCoach or train
Ticket price range€66 - €26
Cheapest modeCoach • €26 • 4 h 43 min
Fastest modeTrain • €66 • 2 h 42 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or LNER

Travel 376 km by coach or train from London to Durham. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are Megabus or LNER among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from London to Durham.

Travel options
from London to Durham

How to get from London to Durham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX598
10:00PM6h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:25AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
301One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX598
10:00PM6h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:25AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
301One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERC40971
09:33AM2h44
London Kings Cross (KGX)
12:17PMDurham station (DHM)
1121One-way
0 transfers

Other options

LNERC41051 · Y11881
08:30AM2h48
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:18AMDurham station (DHM)
1081One-way
1 transfer
LNERC40974
10:33AM2h44
London Kings Cross (KGX)
01:17PMDurham station (DHM)
1121One-way
0 transfers
Grand Central TrainsC14498+TransPennine ExpressL37184
10:00AM3h06
London Kings Cross (KGX)
01:06PMDurham station (DHM)
2431One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX177
11:00AM8h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:50PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
541One-way
1 transfer

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Sun
Dec 21
Mon
Dec 22
Tue
Dec 23
Wed
Dec 24
Thu
Dec 25
Fri
Dec 26
Sat
Dec 27
Sun
Dec 28
Mon
Dec 29
Tue
Dec 30
Wed
Dec 31
Thu
Jan 01
Fri
Jan 02
Sat
Jan 03
Sun
Jan 04
Mon
Jan 05
Tue
Jan 06
Wed
Jan 07
Thu
Jan 08
Fri
Jan 09
Sat
Jan 10

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from London to Durham

Travel 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

There are 2 travel options from London to Durham: coach or train.

The cheapest way to get from London to Durham is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of €26 compared to other travel options to Durham:

A coach is less than a flight with an average ticket price of from London to Durham.

A coach is €41 less than a train with an average ticket price of €66 from London to Durham.

The fastest way to get to Durham from London is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 42 min.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Coach takes 4 h 43 min on average.

You should expect to travel around 376 km from London to Durham.

The average frequency per day from London to Durham is:

  • Around 9 coaches per day.
  • 11 flights a day.
  • 7 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Durham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from London to Durham:

  • Coaches from London to Durham most often leave from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross and arrive in Durham.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Durham:

  • You can travel from London to Durham by coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €26 with National Express from London to Durham.
  • You can take a train from London to Durham with LNER, Grand Central Trains or East Midlands Trains. Cheap tickets can be found for €66 with LNER from London to Durham.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Durham with the following travel companies:

  • 7 direct coaches per day with Megabus or National Express.
  • 3 direct trains per day with LNER.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Durham as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Durham from London.

Omio customers who travel from London to Durham often also extend their holiday to go to Edinburgh, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.

Travelling from London to Durham: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

Popular countries

HomeTravelTravel to DurhamHow to travel from London to Durham

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone