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How to get fromLondon to Scotlandby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central
    4h 32m
    £40–200

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    9h 15m
    £20–80

  3. Drive 396.3 mi

    1. Drive from London to Glasgowcar car 396.3 mi
    6h 52m
    £97–141

  4. Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LCY - GLA
    2h 55m
    £77–224

  5. Train via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
    5h 5m
    £78–215

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 400 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    11h 40m
    £26–81

  7. Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LCY - EDI
    3h 15m
    £82–244

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LHR - GLA
    2h 57m
    £71–258

  9. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LHR - EDI
    3h 17m
    £81–268

  10. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LTN - GLA
    3h 8m
    £35–135

  11. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane LHR - ABZ
    3h 38m
    £76–298

London to Scotland by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between London, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £40–200 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £20–80 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Three other operators also service this route.

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