What is the cheapest way to get from Durham to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Scotland is to bus which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Durham to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Durham and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Durham to Scotland?

The distance between Durham and Scotland is 185 miles. The road distance is 158.2 miles.

How do I travel from Durham to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Durham to Scotland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Durham to Scotland?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Durham to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Scotland bus from?

Durham to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Scotland train from?

Durham to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Scotland?

The best way to get from Durham to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 2h 47m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £24 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Durham to Scotland bus arrive?

Durham to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Durham to Scotland train arrive?

Durham to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Scotland is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Durham to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 535+ hotels available in Scotland.

Durham to Scotland - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2h 47m
£59–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 24m
£14–24
Drive 157.2 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Glasgowcar 157.2 mi
2h 55m
£39–56
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2h 49m
£95–140

Durham to Scotland by train

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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