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13/12/2025
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London to Durham, County Durham by train

The journey from London to Durham, County Durham by train is 234 mi and takes 2 hrs 55 mins. There are 24 connections per day, with the first departure at 05:55 and the last at 21:00. It is possible to travel from London to Durham, County Durham by train for as little as £63.06 or as much as £216.45. The best price for this journey is £63.06.

Lowest Price £63.06
Journey Duration 2 hrs 55 mins
Connection per Day 24
Lowest Price £63.06
Highest Price £216.45
First Departure 05:55
Last Departure 21:00
Distance 234 mi
Departure London
Arrival Durham, County Durham
Carriers CrossCountry, Grand Central

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Best time to book cheap train tickets from London to Durham, County Durham

The cheapest London - Durham, County Durham train tickets can be found for as low as £35.12 if you’re lucky, or £60.99 on average. The most expensive ticket can cost as much as £73.59.

Find the best day to travel to Durham, County Durham by train

When travelling to Durham, County Durham by train, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board Grand Central and London North Eastern Railway from London to Durham, County Durham
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London to Durham, County Durham CO2 Emissions by Train

Ecology
Train
26.36kg
Bus
28.24kg
Flight
75.32kg
Car
60.25kg
What are the CO2 emissions from London to Durham, County Durham by train? The CO2 emissions from taking the train between London and Durham, County Durham are 26.36kg.
How much CO2 do I save by taking the train between London and Durham, County Durham? By taking the train between London and Durham, County Durham you will save 48.96kg CO2 emissions compared to a flight, 1.88kg compared to a bus and 33.89kg compared to a car.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a train ticket from London to Durham, County Durham?
A train ticket from London to Durham, County Durham is £124.35. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as £63.06.
What's the cheapest train ticket from London to Durham, County Durham?
The cheapest ticket you can get from London to Durham, County Durham is £63.06. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between London and Durham, County Durham by train?
London to Durham, County Durham is 234 mi.
How long does the train between London and Durham, County Durham take?
London to Durham, County Durham is on average 2 hrs 55 mins. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hrs 33 mins.
Which companies operate from London to Durham, County Durham?
The train journey from London to Durham, County Durham is covered by 3 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: CrossCountry, Grand Central, TransPennine Express and London North Eastern Railway.
How many train connections per day go from London to Durham, County Durham?
London to Durham, County Durham has 24 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first train from London to Durham, County Durham leave?
The earliest train from London to Durham, County Durham departs at 05:55. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last train from London to Durham, County Durham depart?
The latest train from London to Durham, County Durham departs at 21:00. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from London to Durham, County Durham in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest train ticket we have found is £63.06 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from London to Durham, County Durham?
There are on average 12 direct connection(s) from London to go to Durham, County Durham.
What's the fastest journey time between London to Durham, County Durham by train?
The fastest journey time by train between London and Durham, County Durham is 2 hrs 33 mins.
Is there a direct train from London to Durham, County Durham?
Yes, there is a direct train between London and Durham, County Durham.
What are the CO2 emissions for London to Durham, County Durham by train?
The train journey from London to Durham, County Durham creates 26.36kg of CO2 emissions.

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