What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Durham Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Durham Castle station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Durham Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Durham. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

The distance between Glasgow and Durham Castle is 187 miles. The road distance is 157.1 miles.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Durham Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £80 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

The train from Glasgow Central to Durham takes 3h 5m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Durham Castle bus from?

Glasgow to Durham Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Durham Castle train from?

Glasgow to Durham Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 1m.

Where does the Glasgow to Durham Castle bus arrive?

Glasgow to Durham Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Glasgow to Durham Castle train arrive?

Glasgow to Durham Castle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Durham Castle is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Glasgow to Durham Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Glasgow to Durham Castle?

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Where can I stay near Durham Castle?

There are 1932+ hotels available in Durham Castle.

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There are 7 ways to get from Glasgow to Durham Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
3h 16m
£80–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
5h 23m
£17–26
Drive 156.1 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Durham Castlecar 156.1 mi
2h 57m
£39–57
Fly from Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane GLA - NCL
5h 1m
£71–179
Train via Edinburgh
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 - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 26m
£53–120
Train, line 21 bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Station Stand Cbus 21
4h 13m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newcastle (NCL)plane EDI - NCL
5h 50m
£45–184

Glasgow to Durham Castle by train and foot

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Distance: 185.6 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £17–26 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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