The average train between Switzerland and Scotland takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 12h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Switzerland 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 Switzerland and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Switzerland is at 6:27 PM which arrives into Scotland at 6:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Switzerland 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 Switzerland to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Switzerland station and arriving at Scotland station via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Switzerland to Scotland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Switzerland to Scotland train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Switzerland 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 Switzerland and Scotland is 1,393.5 km. The road distance is 1,763 km.
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Glasgow Central via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 15h 20m.