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 £16 - £27 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 - £55.

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 10m.

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 Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Scotland to Durham?

The distance between Scotland and Durham is 185 miles. The road distance is 157.2 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 15m and costs £50 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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 National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Durham train from?

Scotland to Durham train services, operated by ScotRail, 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 3h 15m and costs £50 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Newcastle Coach Station, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 10m.

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 ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley 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 1850+ hotels available in Durham.

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

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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 Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 15m
£55–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 16m
£16–27
Bus via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
5h 10m
£29–69
Drive 156.2 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Durhamcar 156.2 mi
2h 56m
£39–56

Scotland to Durham by train

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Scotland and Durham, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Durham via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–70 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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