The average train between Croydon and Durham takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon to Durham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Croydon and Durham. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Croydon is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Durham at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Durham. However, there are services departing from Croydon station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Croydon to Durham train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from King's Cross station.
Croydon to Durham train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Croydon to Durham train tickets online with Thameslink and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Croydon and Durham is 390 km. The road distance is 429 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m.