What is the cheapest way to get from County Durham to London?

The cheapest way to get from County Durham to London is to bus which costs £30 - £130 and takes 8h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from County Durham to London?

The fastest way to get from County Durham to London is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between County Durham and London?

No, there is no direct bus from County Durham station to London. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand E and arriving at London Victoria via Bus Station Stand D and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between County Durham and London?

No, there is no direct train from County Durham to London. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at King's Cross via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from County Durham to London?

The distance between County Durham and London is 245 miles. The road distance is 252 miles.

How do I travel from County Durham to London without a car?

The best way to get from County Durham to London without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £120.

How long does it take to get from County Durham to London?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from County Durham to London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the County Durham to London bus from?

County Durham to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the County Durham to London train from?

County Durham to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from County Durham to London?

The best way to get from County Durham to London is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £130 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the County Durham to London bus arrive?

County Durham to London bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the County Durham to London train arrive?

County Durham to London train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from County Durham to London?

Yes, the driving distance between County Durham to London is 252 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from County Durham to London.

How do I get a train ticket from County Durham to London?

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County Durham to London - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from County Durham to London by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to King's Crosstrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 18m
£80–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn10 / ...
8h 15m
£30–130
Drive 250.5 mi
1. Drive from County Durham to Londoncar 250.5 mi
4h 29m
£62–90
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Darlingtontrain
2. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
4h 12m
£73–312
Train via Eaglescliffe
1. Take the train from Bishop Auckland to Eaglescliffetrain Bishop Auckland - Saltburn / ...
2. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to King's Crosstrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 28m
£68–108
Train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain
5h 24m
£123–302
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
6h 5m
£111–368

County Durham to London by train

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between County Durham, England and London, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Darlington to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Interchange to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £30–50 and the journey takes 5h 50m. National Express also services this route twice a week.

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