The average train between Bern and Scotland takes 18h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bern is at 5:33 PM which arrives into Scotland at 5:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 18h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Scotland station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 38m.
Bern to Scotland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Scotland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Bern to Scotland train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Bern and Scotland is 1,347.8 km. The road distance is 1,773 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Glasgow Central via Basel SBB, Basel SBB, Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 14h 41m.