Rome2Rio

How to get fromGlasgow to Durhamby train, car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Durham

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Durhamtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
    3h 5m
    £80–120

  2. Drive  156 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glasgow to Durhamcar car 156 mi
    2h 57m
    £39–56

  3. Fly

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane GLA - NCL
    4h 43m
    £71–189

  4. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain train Edinburgh - Birmingham New Street / ...
    3h 15m
    £53–119

  5. Train, line 21 bus

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Bus Station Stand Cbus bus 21
    4h 13m

Glasgow to Durham by train

Calendar18Weekly Trains
Duration3h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Durham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 185 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Glasgow Central to Durham 3 times a day. Tickets cost £80–120 and the journey takes 3h 5m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newcastle (NCL) every 4 hours.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There