The average train between Durham and Glasgow takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham to Glasgow. 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 Durham and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Glasgow station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Durham to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.
Durham to Glasgow train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Durham to Glasgow train tickets online with Cross Country, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Durham and Glasgow is 208.4 km. The road distance is 295 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 45m.