The average train between Alicante and Glasgow takes 38h 47m and the fastest train takes 36h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Alicante to Glasgow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Alicante and Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alicante is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 7:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 38h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Alicante station and arriving at Glasgow station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 47m.
Alicante to Glasgow train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.
Alicante to Glasgow train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Alicante to Glasgow train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Alicante and Glasgow is 1,968.3 km. The road distance is 2,748 km.
You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Glasgow Central via Barcelona-Sants, Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 22h 55m.