What is the cheapest way to get from County Durham to London?

The cheapest way to get from County Durham to London is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Durham to London?

The fastest way to get from County Durham to London is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between County Durham and London?

No, there is no direct bus from County Durham station to London. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand E and arriving at London Victoria via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

Is there a direct train between County Durham and London?

No, there is no direct train from County Durham to London. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at King's Cross via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from County Durham to London?

The distance between County Durham and London is 245 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.

How do I travel from County Durham to London without a car?

The best way to get from County Durham to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from County Durham to London?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from County Durham to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Durham to London bus from?

County Durham to London bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the County Durham to London train from?

County Durham to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from County Durham to London?

The best way to get from County Durham to London is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the County Durham to London bus arrive?

County Durham to London bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the County Durham to London train arrive?

County Durham to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from County Durham to London?

Yes, the driving distance between County Durham to London is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from County Durham to London.

How do I get a train ticket from County Durham to London?

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County Durham to London - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from County Durham to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 18m
£85–128
Drive 250.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from County Durham to Londoncar 250.5 mi
4h 29m
£62–90
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
8h 27m
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4h 16m
£74–314
Train via Eaglescliffe
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Eaglescliffetrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
2. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£68–114
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 28m
£124–299
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
6h 5m
£113–373

County Durham to London by train

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between County Durham, England and London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand E to London Victoria via John Dobson Street in around 8h 27m.

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