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

The cheapest way to get from London to Scotland is to bus which costs £22 - £80 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs £75 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between London and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between London and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London Euston and arriving at Glasgow Central. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from London to Scotland?

The distance between London and Scotland is 401 miles. The road distance is 398.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £200.

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

The train from London Euston to Glasgow Central takes 4h 32m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Scotland bus from?

London to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Scotland train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from London to Scotland?

The best way to get from London to Scotland is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £50 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £80 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £260 and takes 3h 12m.

Where does the London to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where does the London to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Scotland is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from London to Scotland.

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

Book your London to Scotland train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1362+ hotels available in Scotland.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London 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 CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central
4h 32m
£50–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
9h 15m
£22–80
Drive 396.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Glasgow396.3 mi
6h 48m
£97–140
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LCY - EDI
3h 12m
£82–254
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
5h 5m
£87–226
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Station590 / ...
11h 56m
£42–88
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LHR - GLA
2h 59m
£76–257
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LHR - EDI
3h 14m
£81–257
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LCY - GLA
2h 57m
£77–254
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LTN - GLA
3h 10m
£36–135
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)LHR - ABZ
3h 24m
£81–307

London to Scotland by train

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between London, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £50–200 and the journey takes 4h 32m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £22–70 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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