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London Kings Cross to Durham trains

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Relax on your way to Durham

Soak up the stunning landscapes of the English countryside as you speed smoothly between London and Durham.

Enjoy our excellent range of refreshments, or catch forty winks in our comfy seats. With LNER, you'll arrive in style - and with a little extra spending money in your pocket!
Average travel time
2h 56m
Distance
233 miles
Greener than a car by
330%

Our cheapest upcoming fares

Standard Class

Sunday 28 Apr 2024
From
£55.50

Standard Class

Friday 17 May 2024
From
£30.40

First Class

Saturday 25 May 2024
From
£69.30

Today's journeys

Upcoming direct journeys for London Kings Cross to Durham

First train 06:15 Last train 21:00

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Delve into the delights of Durham

Some of our key routes to and from Durham include trains to Leeds, London, and Scotland along the scenic east coast. Durham Station is a principal stop on the east coast mainline. Located only 15 minutes south of Newcastle, most LNER inter-city train services stop in Durham on their journey from Edinburgh to Leeds and London.

It's easy to find cheap train tickets from London King's Cross to Durham with LNER. Our real-time updates mean travel is hassle-free.

Things to do in Durham

From brooding dramatic landscapes and cobbled streets to its magnificent World Heritage Site cathedral, Durham is well worth a visit.

Places to eat in Durham

Here’s LNER's guide to food, fun and fab shopping in Durham.  

Get a little extra with your journey

No only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

  • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey
  • 2% back on all LNER  journeys

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RELATED FAQS

Are there direct trains between London King's Cross and Durham?

Yes, direct LNER trains run from London King's Cross to Durham, a journey that normally takes just over 2h 56m.

During the week, there are approximately 10 direct LNER trains per day between 06:15 and 22:00.

Which rail lines go through Durham?

The principal trains going through Durham station are LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Trains, and TransPennineExpress.

Can you buy a Season Ticket between London King's Cross and Durham?

From seven days to twelve months, we offer a lot of Season Ticket options for the traveller going from London King's Cross to Durham.

Do you offer a student discount on train tickets?

Students studying full time can save up to 40% on LNER tickets via UniDAYS. All you need to do is log in to your UNiDAYS account on our UNiDAYS offer page, then find the discount label on tickets.

How can I apply for compensation if my train is delayed or cancelled?

Cancelled train

In the rare event that your train is cancelled, we offer full refunds (assuming you don't take an alternative train). Be sure to apply for the refund within 28 days of the cancelled journey date.

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If you meet these conditions, follow these steps for your refund:

- Swipe down the page and click on ‘Amend journey’ or ‘Request a refund’

- Notify us of the reason for the refund request by pressing 'My train was cancelled' and then ‘Continue’

- Enter your details and submit your request

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Already collected your tickets or had them posted to you?

If you’ve already received your printed tickets, you'll need to fill in our Change of Plans form and follow the instructions included.

Change of plans form

Was your train delayed by at least 30 minutes?

On our Delay Repay page, you can learn about compensation if your train is delayed. For future LNER journeys, book through our website or app, then choose One-Click Delay Repay to ensure claiming for a delayed journey is as easy as possible.

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