How to get from London to Durham
A real 1-leg route: train. Door to door 2h 49m, from €97.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Durham. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 49m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 374 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
London to Durham: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1London → DurhamtrainLNER·2h 49m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from London to Durham works
Okay, so for your trip to Durham, you'll want to head to London King's Cross for the 05:45 LNER service. This is a direct journey, so no need to worry about transfers, and it takes approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. You should arrive in Durham right around 08:34. The total cost for this leg is about EUR 97. It's a pretty straightforward start to your travels.
Along the way to Durham
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Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs London to Durham
On this route you travel with LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
London to Durham: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Durham?+−
The most useful route takes about 2h 49m by train, with no transfer.
How far is Durham from London?+−
About 374 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Durham cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €97. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Durham?+−
On this route you travel with LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Durham?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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