Trains from Durham to London

Durham to London train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Durham (North East England) to London (London England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
• Travelling by train is a quick and easy option to go to London from Durham. The average travel time from Durham to London is 3h03m to cover the 234 miles.
• The lowest ticket price we've found for the next 180 days is £59.50 one way.

Best prices for Durham to London train tickets

Durham - London prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Durham to London by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Durham - London: the best time to book cheap trains

Price of the ticket when booking in advance or at the last minute

The Prices for train tickets Durham to London will increase the closer you get to your departure day. If we look at our data, if you book your seat 2 months in advance, tickets should be available from £36 whereas when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling, you will need to spend at least £99 for your journey. Thus, you can save 64% on the price of your ticket by purchasing your seat 2 months in advance rather than on the day you're travelling.

The results are based on the best fares found over the past 6 months when buying in advance versus at the last minute.

Best prices for Durham to London trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Durham and London by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets London to Durham and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Durham - London train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to pay less for your Durham London train ticket and make even more savings on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

• When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Durham to London? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

  A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

  B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

  C = average fare for a Durham London ticket (i.e.: £79.53)(1)

  Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

  In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£79.53 = 1.11. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Durham to London (one way journey).

• Railcards enable you to save 34% off most adult fares for 12 months. A Disabled persons railcard costs £20 and the five other ones £30.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey