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

The cheapest way to get from London to Durham is to bus which costs £28 - £130 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Durham is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Durham. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Leazes Road - Millburngate Bridge via Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between London and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Durham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from London to Durham?

The distance between London and Durham is 255 miles. The road distance is 260 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £85 - £130.

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

The train from London Kings Cross to Durham takes 2h 46m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from London to Durham?

The best way to get from London to Durham is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £130 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the London to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Durham is 260 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from London to Durham.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1830+ hotels available in Durham.

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There are 6 ways to get from London to Durham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Durhamtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2h 46m
£85–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
6h 47m
£28–130
Drive 258.5 mi
1. Drive from London to Durhamcar 258.5 mi
4h 35m
£64–92
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 17m
£62–287
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Sheffieldtrain London St Pancras International - Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
4h 22m
£143–209
Train to Southampton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
4h 13m
£111–271

London to Durham by train

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £28–45 and the journey takes 5h 40m. National Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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