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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Sofia is to fly which costs $75 - $230 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 35m and costs $75 - $230.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Sofia via Birmingham and Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 22m.

How far is it from Scotland to Sofia?

The distance between Scotland and Sofia is 2493 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Sofia without a car is to train and bus and night train which takes 35h 32m and costs $130 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Scotland to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Sofia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Scotland to Sofia?

The best way to get from Scotland to Sofia is to fly which takes 7h 49m and costs $80 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $340 and takes 47h 22m.

Where does the Scotland to Sofia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Scotland and Sofia?

Sofia is 2h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 2:02 PM in Scotland and 4:02 PM in Sofia.

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

Book your Scotland to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2165+ hotels available in Sofia.

Scotland to Sofia - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Sofia by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, busferry, 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 Glasgow Airport
best
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane GLA - SOF
7h 49m
$83–253
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane EDI - SOF
6h 35m
$78–223
Train, bus, night train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsanighttrain
5. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia Severtrain 461 / ...
35h 32m
$132–275
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Sofiacar
28h 44m
Fly from Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane ABZ - SOF
8h 52m
$92–289
Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane INV - SOF
8h 58m
$86–332
Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport
1. Fly from Dundee Riverside Airport (DND) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane DND - SOF
13h 20m
$113–604
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Sofiabus
47h 22m
$166–336
Bus via Munich
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Munich central bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Munich to Sofiabus
2d 8h
$269–414
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbusferry
4. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain
5. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain
2d 12h
$165–413
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 Sofiacar
29h 56m
$560–845

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

16Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Sofia.

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Distance: 2,492.7 km
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Scotland and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Lufthansa, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sofia via Newhall St, Birmingham, and Praha, ÚAN Florenc in around 47h 22m.

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