The average train between Durham and Scotland takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Durham and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Scotland at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Scotland station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Durham to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Durham to Scotland train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), ScotRail and Cross Country.
The distance between Durham and Scotland is 274 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 47m.