How to travel from London to Durham

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Travel Information from London to Durham

Distance233 miles (376 km)
Available travel modesBus or train
Ticket price range$73 - $28
Cheapest modeBus • $28 (€26) • 4 h 43 min
Fastest modeTrain • $73 (€66) • 2 h 42 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus or LNER

Travel 233 miles (376 km) by bus or train from London to Durham. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or LNER among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Durham.

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from London to Durham

How to get from London to Durham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressNX598
10:00PM6h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:35AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
$401One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National ExpressNX598
10:00PM6h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
04:35AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

LNERY23381
08:00PM2h38
London Kings Cross (KGX)
10:38PMDurham station (DHM)
$1311One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Grand Central TrainsL01436+CrossCountryC23650
08:26AM2h50
London Kings Cross (KGX)
11:16AMDurham station (DHM)
$981One-way
1 transfer
LNERY23428
10:30AM2h55
London Kings Cross (KGX)
01:25PMDurham station (DHM)
$1101One-way
0 transfers
LNERY23435
11:30AM2h55
London Kings Cross (KGX)
02:25PMDurham station (DHM)
$1041One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from London to Durham

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from London to Durham, 75,68% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from London to Durham and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from London to Durham

Travel to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Durham.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from London to Durham: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Durham from London is by taking a bus, which costs on average $28 (€26).

This is compared to other ways of getting from London to Durham:

A bus is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Durham costing on average ().

A bus is $45 (€41) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from London to Durham costing on average $73 (€66).

The fastest way to get to Durham from London is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 42 min.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes 4 h 43 min on average.

Durham is approximately 233 miles (376 km) away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Durham is:

  • 9 buses a day.
  • 11 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Durham as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Durham:

  • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from London to Durham depart from London, Victoria Coach Station to Durham, University - Palatine Centre.
  • Most travelers board their train from London Kings Cross and arrive in Durham.

The following travel companies offer services from London to Durham:

  • Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Durham by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from London to Durham for $28 (€26).
  • Travel with LNER, Grand Central Trains or East Midlands Trains for trains to Durham. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for LNER London to Durham tickets on Omio for $73 (€66).

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Durham with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 7 direct buses per day to Durham with Megabus or National Express.
  • You can check for a direct train to Durham with LNER with 3 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Durham tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Durham? Many Omio customers who go from London to Durham usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Edinburgh, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Manchester. If you're looking to explore Edinburgh, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne or Manchester from Durham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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