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 €80 - €220 and takes 10h 41m.

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 - €230.

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 via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 12h.

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 Thessaloníki which takes 42h 17m 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 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €220 - €330 and takes 2 days 12h.

Where does the Scotland to Athens bus arrive?

Scotland to Athens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Scotland and Athens?

Athens is 2h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 6:47 PM in Scotland and 8:47 PM in Athens.

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

Book your Scotland to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13317+ 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
€135–437
Fly from Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane GLA - ATH
10h 41m
€83–214
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
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 l'Est to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 82
4. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pristinabus
5. Take the bus from Pristina to Thessaloníkibus
6. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
42h 17m
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
€769–1,128
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane EDI - ATH
7h 37m
€90–230
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane INV - ATH
9h 23m
€165–670
Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane DND - ATH
9h 58m
€141–662
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 l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
4. Take the bus from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Tiranabus
5. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Peiraiasbus
42h 21m
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 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Athensbus
2d 12h
€227–328
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 18m
€644–1,046

Scotland to Athens by bus

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2d 12hAverage Duration

€227Cheapest 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 via London Victoria and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 2d 12h.

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