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The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Durham

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£59

Average price

£73

Fastest journey

2 h 39 m

Average duration

2 h 53 m

Trains per day

Distance

208 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Durham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Glasgow to Durham will cost around £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Durham every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 208 km distance in an average of 2 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Cheapest

L90827

07:452h53

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

10:38Durham station (DHM)

£591One-way

1 change

L90836

08:002h51

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

10:51Durham station (DHM)

£671One-way

1 change

L90787

06:002h39

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

08:39Durham station (DHM)

£681One-way

1 change

L90804

06:452h59

Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)

09:44Durham station (DHM)

£781One-way

1 change

C65993

07:483h03

Glasgow Central (GLC)

10:51Durham station (DHM)

£811One-way

0 changes

Glasgow to Durham train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Northern Rail (3) C49490 Avanti West CoastC49490	04:28 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h34	08:02 Durham station (DHM)	2 changes
LNER L90787 ScotRailL90787	06:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	2h39	08:39 Durham station (DHM)	1 change
LNER L90804 ScotRailL90804	06:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	2h59	09:44 Durham station (DHM)	1 change
LNER L90827 ScotRailL90827	07:45 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	2h53	10:38 Durham station (DHM)	1 change
CrossCountry C65993 CrossCountryC65993	07:48 Glasgow Central (GLC)	3h03	10:51 Durham station (DHM)	0 changesDirect
CrossCountry L90836 ScotRailL90836	08:00 Glasgow Queen Street (GLQ)	2h51	10:51 Durham station (DHM)	1 change
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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Glasgow to Durham?

The best time to book your train from Glasgow to Durham is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Glasgow to Durham route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Glasgow to Durham per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Glasgow to Durham.

Trains

from £39

Coaches

from £35

Journey information

Overview: Train from Glasgow to Durham

Trains from Glasgow to Durham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £26 but you can travel from only £11 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Distance

208 km

Average train duration

3h 16m

Cheapest ticket price

£26

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 42m

First train

04:28

Last train

19:00

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £11

Train companies: East Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains Glasgow to Durham

East Coast, CrossCountry and Northern Rail (3) trains will get you from Glasgow to Durham from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.

East Coast from Glasgow to Durham train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 39 min
Cheapest Price: £35

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train providers in the United Kingdom. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and regional trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys to Durham from Glasgow. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FAQs: Glasgow to Durham train

FAQs: Travel by train from Glasgow to Durham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Durham.

Cheap train tickets from Glasgow to Durham can start from as little as £26 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Glasgow to Durham is £47; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Glasgow to Durham train travel time is 2 h 39 min for the 129 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Glasgow to Durham leaves at 02: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Glasgow to Durham leaves at 22: 15.

There are 6 trains a day from Glasgow to Durham which require at least one change with LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Glasgow to Durham train with LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey between Glasgow and Durham as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 15.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Durham, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Durham from Glasgow is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 39 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Glasgow to Durham by train is September.

You have options as you can travel to Durham from Glasgow 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Durham

Glasgow

Durham

The major train station for departures in Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your trip from Glasgow to Durham.

Glasgow Central Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Shopping

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lounge

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Address

Gordon St, Glasgow G1 3SL, United Kingdom

Phone Number

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
Sun: 09:15 - 21:30

Wifi

Free Wi-Fi in the station.

Lockers

Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.

Shopping

Type of shops available: Wide range of shops

Parking

Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park

Dining

Burger King
Krispy Kreme
Gordon St Coffee
Starbucks
Upper Crust
The Beer House
Patisserie Valerie
Alston Bar & Beef

Taxis

Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.

Accessibility

There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.

Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
National key toilets: No
Baby changing facilities: Yes

Hotel

Hotel Indigo Glasgow
Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
voco Grand Central Glasgow

Ticket Office

Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
Sun: 09:15 - 21:30

Public transport options for Glasgow Central

Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.