The average train between Scotland and Lugano takes 19h 55m and the fastest train takes 14h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Scotland to Lugano. 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 5 times a day between Scotland and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Scotland is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Lugano at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 19h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Scotland to Lugano? 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 Scotland to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Scotland station and arriving at Lugano station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
Scotland to Lugano train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Scotland to Lugano train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Scotland to Lugano train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Scotland and Lugano is 1,497.5 km. The road distance is 1,925 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Lugano via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 16h 43m.