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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Scotland is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Scotland is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via John Dobson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Durham and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Durham to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Durham and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Durham to Scotland?

The distance between Durham and Scotland is 185 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Durham to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Scotland bus from?

Durham to Scotland bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand G.

Where do I catch the Durham to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Durham to Scotland?

The best way to get from Durham to Scotland is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 21 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Durham to Scotland bus arrive?

Durham to Scotland bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Durham to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham to Scotland is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Durham to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Durham to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Durham to Scotland - 4 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Durham to Scotland by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Sheffield - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2h 50m
£53–118
Drive 157 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham to Glasgowcar 157 mi
2h 56m
£39–57
Line 21 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to John Dobson Streetbus 21 / ...
2. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
5h 51m
Line 21 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand G to Eldon Square Bus Stationbus 21 / ...
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5h 4m

Durham to Scotland by train

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Distance: 183.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Durham, England and 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 5h 51m.

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