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How to get fromDurham to Scottish Highlandsby train, unknown, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Durham to Scottish Highlands by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel via Glasgow

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    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Fort Williamtrain train
    4. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 43m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    9h 3m

  3. Fly to Glasgow Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane NCL - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    8h 26m

  4. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Fort Williamtrain train
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    7h 58m

  5. Bus, travel via Westmorland Rd-Discovery Msm

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 913
    3. Walk from Bus Station to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    10h 15m

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, travel

    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NCL - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Fort Williambus bus
    3. Walk from Fort William to Scottish Highlandsunknown unknown
    9h 27m

Newcastle (NCL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Duration4hAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 302.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Durham, England and Scottish Highlands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Scottish Highlands. However, you can take the train to Edinburgh Waverley, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Fort William, then travel to Scottish Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand G to Scottish Highlands via John Dobson Street, Edinburgh, Bus Station, George Street, and Fort William in around 9h 3m.

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