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London Kings Cross to Durham train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from London Kings Cross to Durham, starting from £27.60 and averaging £27.60. The entire journey takes no more than 2h 33m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

  • Sun, Aug 10
    From £67.00
  • Mon, Aug 11
    From £81.70
  • Tue, Aug 12
    From £64.80
  • Wed, Aug 13
    From £43.70
  • Thu, Aug 14
    From £27.60
  • Fri, Aug 15
    From £52.60
  • Sat, Aug 16
    From £58.40
DepartsArrivesDurationOperator
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17:30
London Kings Cross
20:24
Durham
2h 54m, DirectLNER
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18:00
London Kings Cross
21:02
Durham
3h 2m, No directLNERTransPennine Express
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18:23
London Kings Cross
21:02
Durham
2h 39m, No directGrand CentralTransPennine Express
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18:27
London Kings Cross
21:11
Durham
2h 44m, DirectLNER
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18:30
London Kings Cross
21:27
Durham
2h 57m, DirectLNER
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19:00
London Kings Cross
22:09
Paris
3h 9m, No directLNERTransPennine Express
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London Kings Cross to Durham train route details

First train
First train
08:48
Last train
Last train
23:22
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
2h 33m
Distance
Distance
233 miles
Price
Price
£27.60*

London Kings Cross to Durham: Everything you need to know

You’ve come to the right place if you want to get info on the London Kings Cross to Durham train. This informative guide will tell you all about this well-travelled route down the east coast of the country. Find out how to get to Durham cheaply, how long you’ll spend on the train and a few of the best spots to explore once you arrive.

How long is the train journey from London Kings Cross to Durham?

The London Kings Cross to Durham train duration is 2 hours and 48 minutes, if you change at York. Direct trains are actually slightly longer, but mostly just by a few minutes. The slowest stopping services can take about 3 hours and 13 minutes, simply because they call at more stations.

Unlike many routes from London, the London Kings Cross to Durham train route travels straight down the country on one line, since Durham is a stop on the East Coast Main Line.

How to get to Durham cheaply

To find the best London Kings Cross to Durham train ticket price, it’s best to start looking early, because buying tickets in advance of the day you travel is always cheaper. Tickets are generally released by train operators 12 weeks ahead, so plan ahead to get the best price. If you do, you’ll find that you can travel on the London Kings Cross to Durham train for as low as £27.60.

The best way to find the cheapest fares is to search our Journey Planner. All you need to do is set your stations as London Kings Cross and Durham (Kings Cross is the London to Durham train station in the capital) and specify your chosen travel date. The planner will then show you all your options, including the fastest and cheapest trains. Give it a try now!

Are there any other options for reaching Durham?

There is one train per hour from London Kings Cross to Durham, but services run more frequently to the nearby city of Newcastle. Local buses will easily get you to Durham from Newcastle.

If you're planning to take this option, you can find out how much a train ticket to Newcastle costs on our Journey Planner.

If you prefer going by road, then coaches are an ideal option. They take longer, since they cannot travel as fast as trains, but they can be a lot cheaper. London Victoria Coach Station is the main coach terminal in central London and can be easily reached from Kings Cross. The direct London to Durham coach is an overnight service, so you could even catch some shut-eye while you travel!

To search for the best coach prices, head to our Bus and Coach page now.

Is London close to Durham?

London and Durham are practically at opposite ends of England. Durham is actually geographically closer to Edinburgh, Belfast or Dublin than it is to London. However, that doesn’t mean it isn’t easily reachable by train. With most trains taking less than three hours to travel between the cities, there’s no reason not to make the journey!

How do I find out whether my London Kings Cross to Durham train is on time?

When travelling by train, it’s always helpful to know whether your train is sticking to schedule. That’s especially true if you’re aiming to make a connection or meet someone at the station. You can check the live London Kings Cross to Durham train time today by using our train departures and arrivals page.

What are London Kings Cross to Durham trains like?

Services on the East Coast Main Line are run by LNER. The rolling stock on this line is the modern Class 800 and 801 Azuma trains. They have accessible facilities that meet modern requirements, along with cycle spaces (that must be reserved) on every train. Plus, there is a good amount of luggage space in both overhead and coach-end racks.

The London Kings Cross to Durham train stops at a varying number of stations along the ECML, depending on which service you catch. Most services will call at Darlington, York and Peterborough.

Is Durham a good place to visit?

Durham, the county town of County Durham (which is the only county in England to have the actual word 'county' in its name), has a history that stretches back over 1,000 years. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many of its great sites are well worth a visit.

Durham Cathedral is almost as old as the city, with the elegant but austere Norman structure celebrating its 900th anniversary in the 1990s. The Cathedral holds the tomb of Saint Cuthbert, a monk who lived in the time of the Danish Vikings and was instrumental in spreading Christianity throughout the north of England. He has been described as once being the most popular saint in the country and is in no small part responsible for the founding of the city itself.

When you visit, be sure to check out 'The Sanctuary Knocker' on the main door. Centuries ago, any person wanted for great offences could escape their pursuers by knocking on the door and entering the cathedral to obtain Godly protection. Don't try it now, though - the right to sanctuary was abolished in 1624!

Another fascinating building to visit is Durham Castle. While most castles in the country are either ruins or museums, this one is neither. Instead, this nearly 1,000-year-old building is a university! University College Durham runs tours throughout the year, which must be booked in advance.

If you fancy getting a workout while you see the sights, then you're in luck. It's possible to hire a traditional rowing boat for an hour to row along the River Wear. It's a delightfully cool way to spend a sunny afternoon.

And after all that, you'll be pleased to hear that you can refuel at one of Durham's many inviting restaurants. Being a traditional university town, it also has a great selection of posh cocktail and gin bars dotted around the centre. Perfect to recover your fortitude before the return journey to London Kings Cross!

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