The average train between Spain and Scotland takes 20h 9m and the fastest train takes 14h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Spain 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 twice daily between Spain and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 9:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spain is at 4:14 PM which arrives into Scotland at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 20h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Spain 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 Spain to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Spain station and arriving at Scotland station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 9m.
Spain to Scotland train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, depart from Barcelona-Sants station.
Spain to Scotland train services, operated by Rodalies de Catalunya, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Spain to Scotland train tickets online with Rodalies de Catalunya, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Spain and Scotland is 1,942.2 km. The road distance is 2,173 km.
You can take a train from Barcelona-Plaça De Catalunya to Glasgow Central via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 16h 31m.