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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Durham is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 5h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Durham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Durham. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Scotland to Durham?

The distance between Scotland and Durham is 186 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Durham without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £95 - £140.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to Durham takes 3h 3m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Durham bus from?

Scotland to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Durham train from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Durham?

The best way to get from Scotland to Durham is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £95 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Scotland to Durham bus arrive?

Scotland to Durham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Newcastle Coach Station.

Where does the Scotland to Durham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Durham is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Scotland to Durham.

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

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1771+ hotels available in Durham.

Scotland to Durham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Scotland to Durham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
3h 3m
£95–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 16m
£13–23
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 9m
£31–71
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Durhamcar 156.2 mi
2h 56m
£39–56
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 14m
£55–137

Scotland to Durham by train

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Distance: 185 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Scotland and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Durham twice daily. Tickets cost £95–140 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £28–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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