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

The cheapest way to get from London to County Durham is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to County Durham is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from London to County Durham. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Club via Tubwell Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between London and County Durham?

No, there is no direct train from London to County Durham. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Bishop Auckland via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from London to County Durham?

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

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

The best way to get from London to County Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from London to County Durham, including transfers.

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

London to County Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.

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

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

Train or bus from London to County Durham?

The best way to get from London to County Durham is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £85 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the London to County Durham bus arrive?

London to County Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the London to County Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to County Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to County Durham is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from London to County Durham.

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

Book your London to County Durham train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 1435+ hotels available in County Durham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Darlingtontrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
3h 37m
£85–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centrebus 591
8h 6m
£50–130
Drive 250.6 mi
1. Drive from London to County Durhamcar 250.6 mi
4h 30m
£62–90
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
3. Take the train from Darlington to Bishop Aucklandtrain
4h 42m
£74–311
Train via Eaglescliffe
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Eaglescliffetrain London Kings Cross - Sunderland
2. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Bishop Aucklandtrain Saltburn - Bishop Auckland / ...
4h 8m
£71–111
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlingtontrain
5h 38m
£123–295
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain
6h 32m
£113–370

London to County Durham by train

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Darlington hourly. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 2h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from London Victoria to Dolphin Centre once daily. Tickets cost £50–130 and the journey takes 6h 25m.

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