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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Durham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Durham 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 45m. 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 €25.
Distance: 129 miles (208 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€50 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Durham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Durham:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Durham costing on average $32 (€25).
Other travel options to Durham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Durham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Durham station (DHM).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Sunderland, Interchange.
- Travel with LNER, CrossCountry to go to Durham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
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