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 £30 - £55 and takes 5h 32m.

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 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Durham. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Sutton Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Durham. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Durham via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Scotland to Durham?

The distance between Scotland and Durham is 185 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 2h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Scotland to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Durham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to Durham train from?

Scotland to Durham train services, operated by Lumo, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Durham?

The best way to get from Scotland to Durham is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Scotland to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to Durham train arrive?

Scotland to Durham train services, operated by Lumo, arrive at Newcastle 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Scotland to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1717+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
2h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Sutton Streetbus 598
5h 32m
£32–52
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Durhamcar 156.2 mi
2h 56m
£39–55
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
£74–212

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Scotland and Durham, England?

Lumo operates a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastle 6 times a week, and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sutton Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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