How to travel from Glasgow to Durham

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Compare bus and train 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 $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 129 miles (208 km)

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$65

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$64

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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30m

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5h 17m

Average total duration

4h 47m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Glasgow to Durham

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

Our recommendation

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

ScotRailY39313+CrossCountryC75088
09:00AM2h52
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
11:52AMDurham station (DHM)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX180 · NX598
07:55PM5h15
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
01:10AMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
$461One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

ScotRailY39282+CrossCountryC75121
08:00AM2h51
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
10:51AMDurham station (DHM)
$691One-way
1 transfer

Other options

ScotRailY39337+LNERC40902+CrossCountryC75202
09:45AM3h00
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:45PMDurham station (DHM)
$751One-way
2 transfers
ScotRailY39337+CrossCountryC74726
09:45AM3h07
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:52PMDurham station (DHM)
$801One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39321+LNERY11830 · Y11973
09:15AM3h23
Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)
12:38PMDurham station (DHM)
$751One-way
2 transfers
National ExpressNX590 · NX177
08:40AM11h25
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
08:05PMDurham, Sutton Street / Bridge Street
$881One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Durham

Travel to Durham 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 Glasgow to Durham.

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

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

A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Durham costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Durham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 41m.

Other travel options to Durham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Glasgow to Durham is approximately 129 miles (208 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Durham is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Durham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Durham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Durham by bus.
  • Travel with LNER, CrossCountry to go to Durham by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Durham:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Durham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Durham and these popular destinations at a great price.

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