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Glasgow to Durham trains

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      Relax on your way from Glasgow to Durham

      Relax and watch the beautiful scenery of England and Scotland fly past the windows as you speed between Glasgow and Durham.

      Enjoy our excellent range of refreshments, or catch forty winks in our comfy seats. With LNER, you'll arrive in style - and with a little extra spending money in your pocket!

      • Average travel time

        2h 54m

      • Distance

        129 miles

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      Things to do in Durham

      Durham’s famous Cathedral is just the tip of the iceberg. Wander heather-topped hills, explore twisty cobbled streets and feed your brain with museums and architecture.

      Get a little extra with your journey

      Not only will you never pay a booking fee when you book your ticket with LNER, you can also sign up for LNER Perks.

      When you sign up for Perks, you'll get:

      • Get £5 free to spend on your next journey

      • 2% back on all LNER journeys

      Download the LNER app or find out more about LNER Perks and sign up today.

      Join LNER Perks

      Take the train to Durham from Glasgow with LNER

      Taking the train from Glasgow to Durham is quick and easy with LNER. Simply take the Scotrail from Glasgow to Edinburgh Waverley, then take the LNER train to Durham.

      Once on-board, you'll be able to order food directly to your seat, browse the internet with free Wi-Fi, and charge your phone with a plug at every table.

      And for a more luxurious Glasgow to Durham train journey, travel First Class – with wider seats, complimentary food and drinks, and use of our First Class lounge at Edinburgh.

      How to book cheap tickets for a Glasgow to Durham train

      * Saving average based on all Standard Advance tickets bought on the LNER website and App at least four weeks before you travel vs buying any Standard ticket on the day you travel.

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      Book with confidence

      Book together, save 20%
      No booking fees, ever
      Pick your own seats
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      £5 free with LNER Perks
      2% back with LNER Perks
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