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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to London is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs £70 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and London?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Buchanan Bus Station station and arriving at London Victoria. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and London?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at London Euston. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Scotland to London?

The distance between Scotland and London is 401 miles. The road distance is 398.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to London without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £230.

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

The train from Glasgow Central to London Euston takes 4h 38m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Scotland to London bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Scotland to London train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to London?

The best way to get from Scotland to London is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £80 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £190 and takes 9h 20m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £220 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Scotland to London bus arrive?

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

Where does the Scotland to London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Scotland to London?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to London is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Scotland to London.

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

Book your Scotland to London train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Scotland to London bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near London?

There are 20943+ hotels available in London.

Can I share a ride from Scotland to London?

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

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

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to London 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 Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
4h 38m
£80–230
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Glasgow to Londonrideshare 395.7 mi
7h 37m
£23–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
9h 20m
£35–190
Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
3h 2m
£82–219
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
5h 23m
£130–206
Drive 396.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Londoncar 396.3 mi
6h 52m
£98–142
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
3h 23m
£86–224
Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2h 57m
£74–280
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 18m
£78–254
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3h 10m
£79–292
Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3h 10m
£49–119

Scotland to London by train

153Weekly Trains

4h 38mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 398.3 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Scotland and London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 9h 20m. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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