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How to get fromDurham to Glasgowby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Glasgow by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2h 50m
    £53–118

  2. Drive  157 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Durham to Glasgowcar car 157 mi
    2h 56m
    £40–58

  3. Line 21 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk010 / ...
    6h 10m

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    4h 48m
    £76–203

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
    2h 58m
    £80–120

  6. Line 21 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus bus 21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    5h 4m

Durham to Glasgow by train

Calendar128Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Durham to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Buchanan Bus Station via John Dobson Street in around 6h 10m.

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