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

The cheapest way to get from London to Scotland is to train and fly which costs £40 - £120 and takes 3h 12m.

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 59m and costs £75 - £220.

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 hourly, 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 31m.

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 31m and costs £90 - £240.

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

The train from London Euston to Glasgow Central takes 4h 31m 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 31m and costs £90 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £190 and takes 9h 15m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £230 and takes 3h 15m.

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 53m 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 1384+ 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 Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
4h 31m
£90–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 15m
£35–190
Drive 396.3 mi
1. Drive from London to Glasgowcar 396.3 mi
6h 53m
£99–143
Fly London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 15m
£87–224
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
5h 11m
£132–208
Bus via Golders Green station
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 26m
£80–193
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
2h 59m
£77–214
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2h 59m
£70–272
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 15m
£80–262
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3h 12m
£45–118
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3h 57m
£80–289

London to Scotland by train

140Weekly Trains

4h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between London, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–240 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h 15m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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