What is the distance between Glasgow and Durham?

About 130 miles (209 km) separate Glasgow and Durham.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Durham?

Buses going from Glasgow to Durham start their journey at Buchanan Bus Station and reach their destination at Durham Bus Station.

What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Once in Durham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Crook Hall, Hall Hill Farm, Beamish - the North of England Open Air Museum, HMS Trincomalee Trust and Oriental Museum.

Bus Glasgow to Durham from $34 | Compare & Save up to 29%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Glasgow to Durham on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	4h 45m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Glasgow to Durham on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10am	Buchanan Bus Station	4h 45m	1:55pm	Durham University	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:47 AM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Glasgow to Durham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Durham. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

129 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$38 - $67	Average Duration4h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$76 - $204	Average Duration3h 3m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $20	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4271 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $38

Megabus Glasgow Durham recent customer reviews

The aircon was on for the whole journey which made it abit chilly

Molly L.

August 5, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Glasgow and Durham?

Stops in Glasgow

A - Buchanan Bus Station

Stops in Durham

A - Durham Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Glasgow to Durham by bus

What is the distance between Glasgow and Durham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Glasgow to Durham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Durham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

No data

11/16

$51

Today

$47

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11/19

$45

11/20

$34

11/21

$34

11/22

$34

The cheapest trip from Glasgow to Durham was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $34

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Glasgow to Durham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $34 to $51 for a bus ticket from Glasgow to Durham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $34 which is on 2025-11-21.