How to travel from London to Durham

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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 $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. 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 $28, and a train costs an average of $28.

Distance: 233 miles (376 km)

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$102

Average price

$42

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3h 58m

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3h 28m

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30m

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6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Durham

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

Our recommendation

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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 ExpressNX540 · NX177
    9:30 AM10h35
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    8:05 PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX598
    10:00 PM6h25
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    4:25 AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
    $571One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • London North Eastern RailwayC41050+CrossCountryC75377
    8:30 AM2h40
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:10 AMDurham station (DHM)
    $2121One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11884
    9:33 AM2h45
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:18 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $1331One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC41060+CrossCountryC75387
    10:30 AM2h41
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    1:11 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $1331One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11886
    10:33 AM2h45
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    1:18 PMDurham station (DHM)
    $1391One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from London to Durham

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Durham, 75,68% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Durham and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from London to Durham. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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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 options to travel between London and Durham including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Durham is a train with an average price of $28 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Durham:

A train is $0.25 (€0.20) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Durham costing on average $28 (€23).

The fastest way to travel from London to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 44m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

The distance from London to Durham is approximately 233 miles (376 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Durham is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Durham:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, First Hull Trains to go to Durham by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Durham with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 3 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway.
Omio customers who travel from London to Durham often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, York, Leeds. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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