What is the cheapest way to get from Paisley to Athens?

The cheapest way to get from Paisley to Athens is to fly which costs €90 - €260 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paisley to Athens?

The fastest way to get from Paisley to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 8h 18m and costs €100 - €240.

How far is it from Paisley to Athens?

The distance between Paisley and Athens is 2936 km.

How do I travel from Paisley to Athens without a car?

The best way to get from Paisley to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 45h 25m and costs €160 - €320.

How long does it take to get from Paisley to Athens?

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Paisley to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paisley to Athens bus from?

Paisley to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Paisley to Athens?

The best way to get from Paisley to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 4m and costs €90 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €230 and takes 47h 14m.

Where does the Paisley to Athens bus arrive?

Paisley to Athens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

What is the time difference between Paisley and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Paisley. It is currently 5:47 AM in Paisley and 7:47 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12396+ hotels available in Athens.

Paisley to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

Q: Is there a direct bus between Paisley and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Paisley to Athens. However, there are services departing from Terminal Building and arriving at Athens Karaiskaki Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 14m.

There are 9 ways to get from Paisley to Athens by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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

Fly from Glasgow Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)GLA - ATH
9h 4m
€90–255
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Northampton
2. Take the bus from Northampton to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
4. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
45h 25m
€167–319
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paisley to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athens
36h 9m
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Airport
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)EDI - ATH
8h 18m
€105–240
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Athens International Airport (ATH)NCL - ATH
12h 5m
€143–379
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens Karaiskaki Square
47h 14m
€160–225
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tirana
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athens
2d 1h
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athens
2d 16h
€173–201
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paisley to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Athens
37h 16m
€670–1,040

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

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8h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,936.3 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Paisley, Scotland and Athens, Greece?

Lufthansa, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Building to Athens Karaiskaki Square via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 47h 14m.

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