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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to England is to rideshare which costs £23 - £45 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to England is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and England?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to England. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Charing Cross via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and England?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to England station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Charing Cross station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Scotland to England?

The distance between Scotland and England is 402 miles. The road distance is 398.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to England without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £50 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Scotland to England, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to England bus from?

Scotland to England bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to England train from?

Scotland to England train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to England?

The best way to get from Scotland to England is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £50 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £80 and takes 8h 58m, you could also fly, which costs £30 - £100 and takes 3h 21m.

Where does the Scotland to England bus arrive?

Scotland to England bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Scotland to England train arrive?

Scotland to England train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Scotland to England?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to England is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Scotland to England.

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

Book your Scotland to England train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near England?

There are 20854+ hotels available in England.

Can I share a ride from Scotland to England?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Scotland and England. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Scotland to England - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to England by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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 Glasgow Central to London EustonGlasgow Central - London Euston
4h 47m
£50–221
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to London395.7 mi
7h 37m
£23–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUkn30 / ...
8h 58m
£25–79
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)EDI - BRS
3h 21m
£34–100
Bus via Heathrow Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station838
9h 28m
£45–80
Drive 396.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to London396.3 mi
6h 47m
£97–140
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)GLA - BRS
3h 1m
£29–90
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
3h 5m
£38–102
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2h 50m
£31–97
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)GLA - LHR
3h 10m
£82–265
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)EDI - LCY
3h 35m
£84–256

Scotland to England by train and subway

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 399.9 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Scotland and England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £45–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £22–75 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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