How to travel from Durham to Glasgow

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Compare train and bus for Durham to Glasgow

Omio 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 prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a train costs an average of €16.

Distance: 129 miles (208 km)

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€46

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€27

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3h 23m

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2h 53m

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4h 45m

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4h 15m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Durham to Glasgow

How to get from Durham to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Durham to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
01:55PM4h05
Durham
06:00PMGlasgow
$181One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
01:55PM4h05
Durham
06:00PMGlasgow
$181One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:55PM4h05
Durham
06:00PMGlasgow
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
02:45AM4h10
Durham
06:55AMGlasgow
$201One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
02:30PM5h15
Durham
07:45PMGlasgow
$531One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:15AM9h00
Durham
07:15PMGlasgow
$761One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Durham to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Durham to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Durham and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Durham to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $11 (€9).

This is compared to other travel options from Durham to Glasgow:

A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham to Glasgow costing on average $21 (€16).

The fastest way to travel from Durham to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 2h 47m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Durham to Glasgow is approximately 129 miles (208 km).
The average frequency per day from Durham to Glasgow is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Durham and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Durham to Glasgow:
  • Trains mostly depart from Durham station (DHM) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
  • Buses mostly depart from Durham, University - Palatine Centre and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Durham to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Durham to Glasgow:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Durham to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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