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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to London is to bus which costs £28 - £130 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to London is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and London?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to London. However, there are services departing from Leazes Rd - Underpass Stand B and arriving at London Victoria via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at King's Cross. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Durham to London?

The distance between Durham and London is 255 miles. The road distance is 259.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to London without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £85 - £130.

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

The train from Durham to London Kings Cross takes 2h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Durham to London bus from?

Durham to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Durham to London train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to London?

The best way to get from Durham to London is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £130 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Durham to London bus arrive?

Durham to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Durham to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to London is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Durham to London.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Durham to London?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 49m
£85–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
7h 29m
£28–130
Drive 258.4 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Londoncar 258.4 mi
4h 34m
£63–92
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3h 23m
£62–289
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Durham to Sheffieldtrain Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International
4h 6m
£142–205
Fly Newcastle to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
4h 33m
£112–269
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Durham 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
5h 34m
£110–377

Durham to London by train

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Durham to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route 5 times a week.

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