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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to France is to bus via Dover which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to France is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and France?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to France. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.

How far is it from Scotland to France?

The distance between Scotland and France is 933 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to France without a car is to train which takes 8h 14m and costs €240 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Scotland to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to France?

The best way to get from Scotland to France is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €240 - €550 and takes 8h 14m, you could also bus via Dover, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 18h 53m.

What is the time difference between Scotland and France?

France is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 7:40 PM in Scotland and 8:40 PM in France.

Where does the Scotland to France train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near France?

There are 15306+ hotels available in France.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to France by plane, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
4h 51m
€78–188
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 15m
€65–230
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
8h 14m
€243–520
Bus via Dover
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
18h 53m
€80–134
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
11h 1m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
5h 12m
€83–213
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane EDI - ORY
5h 9m
€106–271
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EDI - NCE
5h 59m
€73–203
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane EDI - CRL
2. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
7h
€78–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 4m
€122–276
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 Pariscar
12h 16m
€178–300

Scotland to France by train, foot, and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 14mAverage Duration

€243Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to France.

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Distance: 933.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Scotland and France?

easyJet and British Airways fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cité via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 8h 14m.

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