What is the cheapest way to get from Bristol to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Scotland is to bus which costs £23 - £70 and takes 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bristol to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 56m and costs £29 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Bristol to Scotland?

The distance between Bristol and Scotland is 334 miles. The road distance is 371.6 miles.

How do I travel from Bristol to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Bristol to Scotland without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 25m and costs £55 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Bristol to Scotland?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Bristol to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Scotland bus from?

Bristol to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Scotland train from?

Bristol to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train, bus or fly from Bristol to Scotland?

The best way to get from Bristol to Scotland is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can train via Stafford, which costs £55 - £290 and takes 6h 25m, you could also bus, which costs £23 - £70 and takes 9h.

Where does the Bristol to Scotland bus arrive?

Bristol to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Scotland train arrive?

Bristol to Scotland train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Scotland is 372 miles. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Bristol to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Bristol to Scotland?

Book your Bristol to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Scotland?

Book your Bristol to Scotland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1382+ hotels available in Scotland.

Bristol to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Bristol to Scotland by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 10m
£42–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h
£24–67
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Staffordtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Glasgow Centraltrain Milton Keynes Central - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 25m
£58–286
Drive 369.5 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Glasgowcar 369.5 mi
6h 4m
£89–129
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
2h 56m
£30–85
Fly Bristol Airport to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
3h 59m
£78–210
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 21m
£50–183
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 6m
£38–163
Fly Bristol Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
3h 54m
£45–180
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
7h 42m
£110–260
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
10h 35m
£24–70

Bristol to Scotland by train

54Weekly Trains

6h 25mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bristol to Scotland.

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Distance: 332.1 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Scotland?

easyJet and Ryanair fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Glasgow Central via Stafford in around 6h 25m.

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