How to get from Durham to London
- 374 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with LNER
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Durham to London: train. The two cities are about 374 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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374 km
Durham to London: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Durham → LondontrainLNER·3h 04m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Durham to London
LNER runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:35 and the last at 15:32.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 40 | 04:35 | 15:32 |
All departures
- 04:35
- 05:27
- 05:56
- 06:05
- 06:27
- 06:44
- 07:01
- 07:04
- 07:27
- 07:52
- 07:58
- 08:24
- 08:27
- 08:32
- 08:58
- 09:24
- 09:27
- 09:55
- 09:58
- 10:24
- 10:27
- 10:32
- 10:58
- 11:24
- 11:27
- 11:58
- 12:24
- 12:27
- 12:32
- 12:54
- 12:58
- 13:24
- 13:27
- 13:58
- 14:24
- 14:27
- 14:58
- 15:24
- 15:27
- 15:32
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Durham to London works
Start with a LNER train from Durham to London, about 3h 4m. In total it's roughly €40 over 3h 4m, direct, no transfers.
Durham to London: common questions
When is the first train from Durham to London?
The first train with LNER leaves at 04:35 and the last at 15:32, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Durham to London?
40 a day with LNER, between 04:35 and 15:32.
How far is London from Durham?
About 374 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Durham to London?
On this route you travel with LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to London?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026