What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland is to bus via Finchley Road station which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs £85 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Glasgow Central via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Scotland is 403 miles. The road distance is 399.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £95 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Scotland train from?

Waterloo Station to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train, bus or fly from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs £95 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus via Finchley Road station, which costs £45 - £90 and takes 9h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £270 and takes 3h 6m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Scotland train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Scotland is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Waterloo Station to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1469+ hotels available in Scotland.

Waterloo Station to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Scotland by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 17m
£97–236
Bus via Finchley Road station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
9h 19m
£46–86
Drive 397.2 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Glasgowcar 397.2 mi
6h 56m
£98–141
Subway to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Canning Town stationsubway
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 16m
£98–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 29m
£77–199
Fly London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3h 6m
£86–267
Subway to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the subway from Waterloo station to Paddington stationsubway
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 24m
£84–266
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
3h 10m
£77–331
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3h 28m
£57–147
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
4h 8m
£84–323

Waterloo Station to Scotland by subway and train

139Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 400.5 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £130–230 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Buchanan Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £40–70 and the journey takes 8h 45m.

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