The average train between Heathrow and Scotland takes 6h 11m and the fastest train takes 5h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Heathrow 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 hourly between Heathrow and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heathrow is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Scotland at 2:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Tottenham Court Road Station and take an average of 6h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Heathrow to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Heathrow station and arriving at Scotland station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
Heathrow to Scotland train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from London Euston station.
Heathrow to Scotland train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Heathrow to Scotland train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Heathrow and Scotland is 637.5 km. The road distance is 670 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week.