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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Europe is to fly and train which costs $140 - $410 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Europe is to fly and train which takes 9h and costs $160 - $380.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Europe?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Europe. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Nentershausen Oderstraße via LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, Dortmund central bus station, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Bebra Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 25m.

How far is it from Scotland to Europe?

The distance between Scotland and Europe is 1223 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Europe without a car is to train which takes 18h 31m and costs $400 - $900.

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

It takes approximately 9h to get from Scotland to Europe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Europe bus from?

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

Train or bus from Scotland to Europe?

The best way to get from Scotland to Europe is to train which takes 18h 31m and costs $400 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 28h 25m.

Where does the Scotland to Europe bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Scotland and Europe?

Europe is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 4:29 AM in Scotland and 5:29 AM in Europe.

Where can I stay near Europe?

There are 835+ hotels available in Europe.

Scotland to Europe - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Europe by plane, train, train (Eurostar), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane EDI - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain
9h
$169–374
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EDI - CGN
2. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain
10h 30m
$140–405
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Eisenach Hbftrain 51
18h 31m
$402–897
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Champagne-Ardennetrain Tgv
4. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Kasselbus
5. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain Rb5 / ...
23h 2m
$373–725
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Europecar
14h 49m
$416–553
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ABZ - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain
10h 27m
$223–450
Fly Glasgow Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GLA - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Fulda Bahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Fulda Bahnhof to Bebra Bahnhoftrain
10h 14m
$151–397
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EDI - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain
3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhoftrain
10h 43m
$181–455
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
3. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus 264 / ...
4. Take the bus from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Bebra Bahnhofbus Sev
28h 25m
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 Europecar
15h 56m
$272–457

Scotland to Europe by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 31mAverage Duration

$402Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Europe.

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Distance: 1,223.2 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Scotland and Europe?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Sontra-Ulfen Mitte via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Eisenach Hbf, Herleshausen Bahnhof, and Herleshausen Bahnhof in around 18h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Nentershausen Oderstraße via London Victoria, LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall, Dortmund central bus station, Kassel, Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, and Bebra Bahnhof in around 28h 25m.

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