There are 10 ways to get from Central London to Scotland by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
best- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LHR - GLA
2h 59m£67–275Bus via Victoria Coach Station
cheapest- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 594 / ...
9h 34m£47–243Train
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
5h 54m£116–244Drive 398 mi
- Drive from Central London to Glasgowcar 398 mi
6h 44m£98–142Fly London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
3h 11m£74–260Fly London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane LHR - ABZ
3h 25m£73–327Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Custom Housetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
3h 53m£99–334Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from Ealing Broadway to Custom Housetrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
3h 46m£87–369Train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
- Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
3h 52m£57–169Bus
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgowbus Ukn10
12h 45m£49–90
Central London to Scotland by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Central London to Scotland is to bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 12h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Central London to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £280.
No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from South Ealing Road and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Glasgow Central via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Central London and Scotland is 362 miles. The road distance is 400.3 miles.
The best way to get from Central London to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs £110 - £250.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Central London to Scotland, including transfers.
Central London to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from London Victoria station.
Central London to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
The best way to get from Central London to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £280. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £110 - £250 and takes 5h 54m, you could also bus via Victoria Coach Station, which costs £45 - £250 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Central London, England and Scotland?
British Airways, Loganair, and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–310
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £60–310
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £140–230
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £75–190
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Central London to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Central London to Scotland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Scotland is 400 miles. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Central London to Scotland.
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