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Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$61
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$76
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 6 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 17
6
Distance
208 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Durham to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham to Glasgow will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $61.
It's difficult to get from Durham to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
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L87951
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L87951
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L87919Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Durham to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
$71 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Glasgow:
A bus is $40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Glasgow costing on average $71.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
The table below shows live departures for Durham to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01889 · C01971+ L87888 | 8:28 AM Durham station (DHM) | 3h08 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
G89626+ G80198+ L87902 | 8:39 AM Durham station (DHM) | 3h27 | 12:06 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
G66982+ L87919 | 9:24 AM Durham station (DHM) | 3h11 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G00703+ G80199+ L87919 | 9:29 AM Durham station (DHM) | 3h06 | 12:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 2 transfers | |
G01055+ L87936 | 10:24 AM Durham station (DHM) | 3h11 | 1:35 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
G66987+ L87951 | 11:24 AM Durham station (DHM) | 3h10 | 2:34 PM Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Durham to Glasgow run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 but you can travel from only $12 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 22:15. The fastest train covers the 129 miles (208 km) distance in 2h 26m.
Distance 129 miles (208 km) |
Average train duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 26m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 10:15 PM |
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Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Durham to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Durham to Glasgow trains use the Durham to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Durham and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Durham has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Durham.
ATMs are available at Durham.
Ticket office support is available at Durham.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Durham: Parking, WC.
Available at Durham: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Durham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Partick is 3 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Partick has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Partick.
Wi-Fi is available at Partick.
Ticket office support is available at Partick. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Partick: Parking, WC.
Available at Partick: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Partick: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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