The average train between Scotland and Durham takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Scotland to Durham. 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 Scotland and Durham. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Durham at 7:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Durham. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Durham station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Scotland to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
Scotland to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Scotland to Durham train tickets online with ScotRail, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Scotland and Durham is 274 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Durham via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 14m.