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

The cheapest way to get from England to Scotland is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs £28 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between England and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between England and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Glasgow Central via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from England to Scotland?

The distance between England and Scotland is 402 miles. The road distance is 398.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from England to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Scotland bus from?

England to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the England to Scotland train from?

England to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from England to Scotland?

The best way to get from England to Scotland is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £85 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Golders Green station, which costs £80 - £200 and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the England to Scotland bus arrive?

England to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the England to Scotland train arrive?

England to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from England to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Scotland is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 53m to drive from England to Scotland.

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

Book your England to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1478+ hotels available in Scotland.

England to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from England to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 13m
£86–234
Fly Bristol Airport to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
3h 19m
£28–83
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 26m
£80–196
Drive 396.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Glasgowcar 396.3 mi
6h 53m
£97–140
Fly Bristol Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3h 30m
£36–93
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
10h 13m
£37–72
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 26m
£88–228
Fly Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
2h 59m
£37–92
Fly Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
2h 47m
£29–92
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3h 20m
£81–223

England to Scotland by subway and train

140Weekly Services

5h 13mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 399.9 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £75–180 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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