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There are 13 ways to get from Coimbra to Glasgow by bus, plane, train, car, car ferry or car train

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Bus, bus to Madrid, fly to Glasgow  •  11h 15m

  1. Take the bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
  2. Take the bus from Tarancón to Estación Sur de Autobuses
  3. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Glasgow (GLA) MAD - GLA

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Bus, bus to Madrid, fly to Edinburgh, train  •  10h 27m

  1. Take the bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
  2. Take the bus from Tarancón to Estación Sur de Autobuses
  3. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Edinburgh (EDI) MAD - EDI
  4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street

Bus, train to Alicante–Elche, fly to Glasgow  •  9h 29m

  1. Take the bus from Mota Del Cuervo to Albacete
  2. Take the train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
  3. Fly from Alicante–Elche (ALC) to Glasgow (GLA) ALC - GLA

Bus, train to Alicante–Elche, fly to Edinburgh, train  •  10h 36m

  1. Take the bus from Mota Del Cuervo to Albacete
  2. Take the train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
  3. Fly from Alicante–Elche (ALC) to Edinburgh (EDI) ALC - EDI
  4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street

Bus, train to Alicante–Elche, fly to Glasgow/Prestwick, train  •  10h 12m

  1. Take the bus from Mota Del Cuervo to Albacete
  2. Take the train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
  3. Fly from Alicante–Elche (ALC) to Glasgow/Prestwick (PIK) ALC - PIK
  4. Take the train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow Central

Bus, bus to Madrid, fly to Manchester, train  •  12h 49m

  1. Take the bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
  2. Take the bus from Tarancón to Estación Sur de Autobuses
  3. Fly from Madrid (MAD) to Manchester (MAN) MAD - MAN
  4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
  5. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Central

Bus, train to Valencia, fly to Edinburgh, train  •  11h 46m

  1. Take the bus from Pinarejo to Cuenca
  2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
  3. Fly from Valencia (VLC) to Edinburgh (EDI) VLC - EDI
  4. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street

Drive, train, bus  •  34h 43m

  1. Drive from Coimbra to Cuenca Fernando Zobel
  2. Take the train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Leon Ave / ...
  3. Take the bus from Leon to Lille
  4. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl Eil
  5. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central

Bus, train  •  37h 7m

  1. Take the bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
  2. Take the bus from Tarancón to Estación Sur de Autobuses
  3. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 793
  4. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London Victoria 700
  5. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Central

Bus, train via Wigan  •  40h 41m

  1. Take the bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
  2. Take the bus from Tarancón to Estación Sur de Autobuses
  3. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 793
  4. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Manchester
  5. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central

Bus  •  41h 22m

  1. Take the bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
  2. Take the bus from Tarancón to Estación Sur de Autobuses
  3. Take the bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine 793
  4. Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London Victoria 700
  5. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station M11

Drive, car ferry  •  34h 7m

  1. Drive from Coimbra to Santander
  2. Take the car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
  3. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgow

Drive, Eurotunnel  •  24h 22m

  1. Drive from Coimbra to Calais-Fréthun
  2. Take the Eurotunnel from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
  3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgow

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Coimbra to Glasgow is to bus and train and fly which costs €120 - €750 and takes 10h 12m.

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The fastest way to get from Coimbra to Glasgow is to bus and train and fly which takes 9h 29m and costs €150 - €360.

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The distance between Coimbra and Glasgow is 1185 miles.

The best way to get from Coimbra to Glasgow without a car is to bus and train which takes 37h 7m and costs €320 - €700.

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It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Coimbra to Glasgow, including transfers.

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Map of how to get from Coimbra to Glasgow.
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  • Distance: 1185.3 miles
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Coimbra, Spain and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Coimbra to Glasgow via Belmonte, Tarancón, Estación Sur de Autobuses, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, and London Victoria in around 41h 22m.

Airlines
British Airways
Website
britishairways.com
Flights from Madrid to Glasgow via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£150 - £800
Flights from Madrid to Manchester
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£80 - £430
Flights from Madrid to Manchester via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
4h 41m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£100 - £460
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Madrid to Glasgow via Dublin
Ave. Duration
4h 45m
When
Friday
Estimated price
£55 - £310
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
2h 55m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£50 - £330
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price
£60 - £190
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£75 - £550
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow/Prestwick
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
£30 - £600
Flights from Madrid to Manchester
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
£40 - £300
Flights from Madrid to Manchester via Bordeaux
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
£40 - £300
Flights from Madrid to Manchester via Beauvais
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
£40 - £300
Flights from Valencia to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Tuesday
Estimated price
£45 - £310
Flights from Valencia to Edinburgh via Nantes
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£45 - £310
Iberia
Website
iberia.com
Flights from Madrid to Glasgow via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
5h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£150 - £850
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
£100 - £600
Flights from Madrid to Manchester
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£80 - £430
Flights from Madrid to Manchester via London Heathrow
Ave. Duration
5h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£100 - £470
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Madrid to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
2h 52m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£80 - £360
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£110 - £340
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow via Bristol
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
£110 - £340
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow via London Luton
Ave. Duration
4h 50m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
£110 - £340
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
5h 25m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£110 - £340
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
Estimated price
£95 - £420
Jet2.com
Website
jet2.com
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£110 - £550
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
3h 15m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£200 - £700
Ryanair UK
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Alicante–Elche to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price
£70 - £340
Flights from Valencia to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
3h
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£55 - £300
Air France
Website
airfrance.com
Flights from Madrid to Manchester via Paris Charles de Gaulle
Ave. Duration
4h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£160 - £600
Aer Lingus
Website
aerlingus.com
Flights from Madrid to Glasgow via Dublin
Ave. Duration
5h 45m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£190 - £800
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Phone
+44 344 811 0141
Email
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website
scotrail.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Street
Ave. Duration
47 min
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
£13 - £28
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£13 - £18
1st Class
£20 - £28
Train from Prestwick Intl Airport to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
44 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£11 - £24
Website
https://www.scotrail.co.uk/
Standard
£11 - £15
1st Class
£17 - £24
Renfe AVE
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe AVE
Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
Ave. Duration
54 min
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
£23 - £35
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Básico
£23 - £35
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
£24 - £35
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Básico
£24 - £35
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Leon
Ave. Duration
3h 16m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£40 - £60
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Básico
£40 - £60
Ouigo
Phone
+34 910 780 990
Train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
Ave. Duration
48 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£7 - £10
Website
https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£7 - £11
Website
https://www.ouigo.com/es/en
Renfe Viajeros

Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.

Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
Phone
+34 91 232 03 20
Website
renfe.com
Train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
£13 - £19
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
£15 - £21
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Leon
Ave. Duration
3h 47m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£35 - £50
Website
https://www.renfe.com/es/en
iryo
Phone
+34 910 150 000
Email
atencion.cliente@iryo.eu
Website
iryo.eu
Train from Albacete to Alicante-Termino
Ave. Duration
47 min
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£17 - £30
Website
https://iryo.eu/en/home
Inicial
£17 - £30
Train from Cuenca Fernando Zobel to Valencia Joaquin Sorolla
Ave. Duration
53 min
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£18 - £35
Website
https://iryo.eu/en/home
Inicial
£18 - £35
Northern Rail
Phone
+44 800 200 6060
Email
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website
northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
£8 - £11
Website
https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Standard
£8 - £11
TransPennine Express Service
Phone
+44 345 600 1671
Website
tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration
57 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£12 - £30
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
£12 - £18
1st Class
£25 - £30
Train from Preston to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
2h 36m
Frequency
Every 3 hours
Estimated price
£35 - £85
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
£35 - £50
1st Class
£65 - £85
Train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
2h 49m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£35 - £90
Website
https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Standard
£35 - £55
1st Class
£70 - £90
Avanti West Coast
Phone
00 44 345 528 0253
Website
avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£70 - £180
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£70 - £100
Anytime Single 1st Class
£120 - £180
Train from London Euston to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
4h 31m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£150 - £340
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£150 - £210
Anytime Single 1st Class
£230 - £340
Train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£75 - £190
Website
https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Anytime Single
£75 - £110
Anytime Single 1st Class
£130 - £190
Eurotunnel
Phone
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website
eurotunnel.com
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration
35 min
Frequency
Hourly
Website
https://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/
Bus operators
Autolineas Rubiocar S.L.
Phone
969 298520
Website
rubiocar.com
Bus from Belmonte to Tarancón
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
5 times a week
Estimated price
£6
Schedules at
rubiocar.com
Bus from Pinarejo to Cuenca
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£9
Schedules at
rubiocar.com
ALSA

A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.

Contact Details
Phone
+34 910 207 007
Email
alsa@alsa.es
Website
alsa.es
Bus from Mota Del Cuervo to Albacete
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£7 - £12
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
Ave. Duration
16h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£85 - £130
Website
https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
FlixBus

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).

Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Leon to Lille
Ave. Duration
21h 25m
Frequency
4 times a week
Estimated price
£90 - £130
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
Ave. Duration
16h 15m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£80 - £120
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
9h 35m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
£30 - £50
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Manchester
Ave. Duration
15h
Frequency
6 times a week
Estimated price
£55 - £80
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
For more information, please visit this page
BlaBlaCar Bus

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.

Contact Details
Phone
+33 1 71 53 01 80
Website
blablacar.fr
Bus from Estación Sur de Autobuses to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine
Ave. Duration
16h 40m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£65 - £95
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to London Victoria
Ave. Duration
8h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£29 - £45
Website
https://www.blablacar.co.uk/
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Phone
0330 159 7000
Email
reservations@brittanyferries.com
Website
brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration
20h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
£65 - £600
Book at
Brittany Ferries
Adult
£65 - £85
Car
£200 - £290
Single Ticket
£90 - £190
Car Single Ticket
£240 - £600

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