Durham to London Trains From £42.50*

If you travel directly with LNER, your journey from Durham to London should take over three hours.

On your trip, you’ll go through the luscious county of County Durham and pass straight into North Yorkshire. Afterwards, you’ll continue heading south down the eastern spine of England before arriving at London Kings Cross.

LNER runs on the East Coast Main Line, linking Eastern Scotland and Northern England cities to London. Key stops include Stevenage, Newcastle, and York.

Departing from Durham

Durham station is a simple, yet picturesque station perched above Durham City Centre and its magnanimous, world-beating cathedral. It is located on North Road, just on the edge of the city centre.

It is accessible by local bus routes and has a car park plus spaces for taxis to drop you off right outside the station’s entrance. If you aren’t carrying heavy bags and don’t mind a steep walk, then it’s perfectly possible to walk to the station from Durham bus station.

Main stops

Eight stations connect Durham and London: Darlington, Northallerton, York, Doncaster, Newark Northgate, Grantham, and Peterborough.

These may change depending on scheduling changes or other unforeseen circumstances. So, it’s best to check before you travel just in case.

If you want to buy cheap train tickets, use sites like TrainPal to find the best fares. Adding a Railcard can give you an extra discount, too.

Arriving at London Kings Cross

London King's Cross, a major central transport hub, offers both domestic and international connections. As the East Coast Main Line's southern terminus and located only a two-minute walk from London St Pancras International, it's ideal for Eurostar travel to mainland Europe.

King’s Cross London Underground station serves several tube lines, including the Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City, and Victoria lines. Taxis and bus routes are conveniently located just outside the station.

There’s a wealth of activities to enjoy near London Kings Cross. Regent’s Park, the British Museum, the British Library, and Camden are all within walking distance, and some of the finest hotels are situated close to the station, too. Also, the rest of London is ready for you to visit via the tube; it couldn’t be simpler or more accessible.

LNER train classes

• Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.
• First Class: A Durham to London First Class ticket gives you access to complimentary food and drinks, larger seats and tables. First Class lounge access is available at certain stations on the East Coast Mainline.

LNER train travel advice

• Luggage: Passengers can bring up to three pieces of luggage.
• Pets: Pets travel free on LNER. Dogs must be on leads, and other animals in carriers. Maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Reservations are required. Folding bikes can be taken onboard as luggage.
• Children: Children receive cheaper tickets. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Get travel advice for the station you wish to use, seat reservations, ticket assistance, and help with arrivals and transfers, plus discounts for disabled passengers.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.