The average train between France and Scotland takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from France 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 every 4 hours between France and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Scotland at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare du Nord and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from France to Scotland. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Scotland station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
France to Scotland train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Nord station.
France to Scotland train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
The distance between France and Scotland is 1,204.4 km. The road distance is 1,096 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Glasgow Central via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 39m.