Best London Clubs

London’s nightlife scene is one of the best in Europe. But with new clubs opening all the time, the best clubs in London are sometimes hard to find. Here are my picks for best London clubs, be they shiny and new or tried-and-true:

Maddox

Secluded and exclusive, Maddox in Mayfair is tucked away in a corner of narrow Maddox Street. With two small-ish floors, the space gets crowded quickly, but the outdoor patio is great for catching your breath if things get too steamy inside.

Cuckoo Club

Right off Regent Street, Cuckoo Club is ideally located in central London. Open until 4am and serving up cocktails on two floors, Cuckoo Club is a great option for a night of clubbing in London. There is also a restaurant there if you want to have dinner before hitting the dance floor.

Whisky Mist

Popular with visiting celebrities and London’s jet set, Whisky Mist is all exclusivity and glamour, and is one of the best London clubs. With a bar lining one whole wall and several rooms with music and dancing, you can party the night away with the beautiful people at Whisky Mist.

Kensington Roof Gardens

When the weather is nice, no London club is better than Kensington Roof Gardens. As the name implies, this swanky place is all garden glam on the top of a building off Kensington High Street. While there, you can sip champagne under the stars and dance the night away to the sounds of London’s top DJs.

Mahiki

Taking tiki kitsch to a whole new level, Mahiki in St. James’s is the place to be for island-loving clubbers. Start with a Treasure Chest, Mahiki’s signature cocktail that serves 10, then head to the lower ground floor for dancing.

Boujis

The favourite of the young royals, Boujis is as hard to get into now as it was the day it opened. Small and perennially packed with Europe’s most fashionable partiers, Boujis is the jewel in the crown of the capital’s nightlife scene, and is definitely one of the best London clubs.

Trains from Durham to London

Durham Train Station
Durham Station

Trains from Durham to London are a great way to get from the north of England to the south when you are visiting the UK.

Trains on this route run daily from Durham train station. They arrive at London King’s Cross train station in the northern part of the city centre. All trains between these cities are run by a company called East Coast.

Trains from Durham to London depart for King’s Cross train station two to three times an hour at peak times. Departure times vary hour by hour, but many trains leave around 35 and 55 minutes past the hour. About every second train to London requires a change at York, Doncaster, or Darlington train station on the way. Trains from London to Durham return at the same intervals and have the same connections.

The total journey time from Durham to London ranges from 2 hours, 57 minutes to 3 hours, 15 minutes. Direct trains are not always quicker than those that require changes.

The price of a single ticket for trains from Durham to London is 16.85 GBP for standard class if you book well in advance and travel on a direct train outside of commuting hours. Tickets can be more expensive if you book at the last minute or travel at peak times. You can get additional discounts on train tickets if you book with a railcard.

Trains from London to Durham

First Class Train Seats
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.