First Class to Durham
Trains from London to Durham are a scenic way to travel from the south of England to the north when you are visiting the UK.
Trains between the two cities depart from London King’s Cross train station, which is located in central London. They travel to Durham train station in County Durham. Trains are operated by East Coast.
Trains from London to Durham leave London King’s Cross for Durham station two to four times an hour at peak times. In general, trains depart at 00, 30, 35 minutes past the hour. Trains from Durham to London return at the same intervals. Many trains to Durham require a change at York, Newcastle, or Doncaster station en route.
The total travel time from London, including connections, ranges from 2 hours, 47 minutes to 3 hours, 17 minutes. Direct trains are faster than trains with changes.
The cost of a single ticket on trains from London to Durham can be as cheap as 16.85 GBP for standard class if you book well in advance and take a direct train with an off-peak departure time. Fares can be more expensive if you book near or on the day of travel. Additional discounts are available if you buy train tickets with a railcard.