Train from London to Durham: Tickets & Timetables

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Durham on 12 December
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamCheapestFastest
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags
London North Eastern RailwayTrain
King's Cross
DurhamNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:29 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Durham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 549, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
5h 20mAverage duration
377 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceR 312 - R 1 798Average duration6h
9kg CO₂e
Average priceR 894 - R 7 025Average duration2h 54m
9kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average priceR 549 - R 1 101Average duration5h 20m
16kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Durham by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the train ticket from London to Durham?

    The cheapest train tickets from London to Durham start from R 894. The average price for this train route is around R 2 634. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the train journey from London to Durham?

    The average train journey time from London to Durham is 2h 54m, covering a distance of 374 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 33m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.

  3. Which train operators serve the London to Durham route?

    Several major train operators run on this route, with 6 trains available per day.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Durham?

    The earliest train from London to Durham departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:00.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
09/12
R 1 945
10/12
R 3 444
Today
R 3 458
12/12
R 1 959
13/12
R 1 546
14/12
R 1 643
15/12
R 2 170
16/12
R 2 198
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from London to Durham was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 546

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Durham as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 1 546 to R 6 855 for a train ticket from London to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 1 546, which is on 2025-12-13.

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