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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Glenrothes is to train via Park & Ride which takes 3h 3m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Bus Station via John Dobson Street and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Inverkeithing via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.

How far is it from Durham to Glenrothes?

The distance between Durham and Glenrothes is 171 miles. The road distance is 152.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Glenrothes without a car is to train via Park & Ride which takes 3h 3m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Durham to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Glenrothes bus from?

Durham to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where do I catch the Durham to Glenrothes train from?

Durham to Glenrothes train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Durham station.

Train or bus from Durham to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Durham to Glenrothes is to train via Park & Ride which takes 3h 3m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Durham to Glenrothes bus arrive?

Durham to Glenrothes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Park & Ride station.

Where does the Durham to Glenrothes train arrive?

Durham to Glenrothes train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Durham to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Glenrothes is 152 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Durham to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 773+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

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

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

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Train via Park & Ride
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
3h 3m
£56–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Park & Ridebus Ukn11
5h 49m
£19–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58
4h 7m
£56–119
Drive 151.5 mi
1. Drive from Durham to Glenrothescar 151.5 mi
3h 7m
£37–54
Train
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
3h 44m
£62–133

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Distance: 169.8 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverley hourly. Tickets cost £75–110 and the journey takes 1h 45m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from John Dobson Street to Park & Ride every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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