The average train between Zurich and Scotland takes 28h 46m and the fastest train takes 26h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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 3 times a day between Zurich and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Scotland at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 28h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Scotland station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 46m.
Zurich to Scotland train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Scotland train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Glasgow Queen Street station.
Book your Zurich to Scotland train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zurich and Scotland is 1,354.3 km. The road distance is 2,137 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Glasgow Queen Street via Basel SBB, Frankfurt, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 20h 17m.