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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Athens is to fly which costs €90 - €220 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 37m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Hanover Street, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Thessaloniki Monastiriou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 12m.

How far is it from Scotland to Athens?

The distance between Scotland and Athens is 2914 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Athens without a car is to train and bus via Strasbourg which takes 41h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Scotland to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Athens bus from?

Scotland to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Scotland to Athens?

The best way to get from Scotland to Athens is to fly which takes 9h 19m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €210 and takes 45h 12m.

Where does the Scotland to Athens bus arrive?

Scotland to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 3:58 PM in Scotland and 5:58 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6050+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland 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 Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane ABZ - ATH
9h 19m
€135–257
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EDI - ATH
7h 37m
€90–220
Train, bus via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
41h 52m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Athenscar
36h 10m
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane INV - ATH
9h 21m
€145–260
Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DND - ATH
10h 2m
€131–662
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from München Hbf to Pejebus
5. Take the bus from Peje to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
44h 23m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessalonikibus
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Monastiriou to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
45h 12m
€109–207
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the bus from Bounds Green Road London to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Athensbus
47h 46m
Bus via Košice
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 183 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Košicebus
3. Take the bus from Košice to Athensbus
2d 22h
€219–508
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Athenscar
37h 23m
€640–1,037

Scotland to Athens by bus and foot

1Weekly Services

2d 22hAverage Duration

€219Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Athens.

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Distance: 2,913.9 km
Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Scotland and Athens, Greece?

KLM, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Shudehill Interchange, Hanover Street, Charlotte Street, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki Monastiriou in around 45h 12m.

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