What is the cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Staffa?

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Staffa is to bus and fly which costs €65 - €190 and takes 9h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Staffa?

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Staffa is to fly and bus and line 4 bus which takes 9h 5m and costs €90 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Glasgow and Staffa?

No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Staffa. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Domodossola via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, Strasbourg and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

How far is it from Glasgow to Staffa?

The distance between Glasgow and Staffa is 1606 km.

How do I travel from Glasgow to Staffa without a car?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Staffa without a car is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs €440 - €1200.

How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Staffa?

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Glasgow to Staffa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Staffa bus from?

Glasgow to Staffa bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Glasgow to Staffa train from?

Glasgow to Staffa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Glasgow to Staffa?

The best way to get from Glasgow to Staffa is to train which takes 18h 17m and costs €440 - €1200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €440 and takes 41h 48m.

Where does the Glasgow to Staffa bus arrive?

Glasgow to Staffa bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Staffa?

Staffa is 1h ahead of Glasgow. It is currently 2:33 PM in Glasgow and 3:33 PM in Staffa.

Where does the Glasgow to Staffa train arrive?

Glasgow to Staffa train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near Staffa?

There are 2249+ hotels available in Staffa.

Glasgow to Staffa - 13 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Glasgow and Staffa?

No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Staffa. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Macugnaga - Staffa - Piazza Municipio via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 and Villadossola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 48m.

There are 13 ways to get from Glasgow to Staffa by bus, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), train, car, car train, night train, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane EDI - MXP
3. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Villadossolabus
9h 49m
€70–184
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
18h 17m
€443–1,107
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rotterdam Central Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain Ec
37h 19m
€269–648
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Staffacar
19h 5m
€438–577
Fly Glasgow Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, bus, line 4 bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane GLA - MXP
2. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Villadossolabus
3. Take the bus from Villadossola to Macugnaga - Staffa - Piazza Municipiobus
9h 5m
€90–217
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
10h 46m
€104–306
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane EDI - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain
11h 10m
€175–518
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Basel, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Basel (BSL)plane EDI - BSL
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Domodossolatrain
11h 28m
€163–468
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane EDI - BGY
3. Take the bus from Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airport to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Domodossolatrain
11h 26m
€102–337
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Brigtrain
12h 11m
€154–468
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the nighttrain from Amsterdam Centraal to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Domodossolatrain Ic
27h 54m
€376–932
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Milanbus
4. Take the bus from Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1 to Villadossolabus 3
41h 48m
€180–439
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Staffacar
20h 6m
€326–509

Glasgow to Staffa by train, foot, and bus

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18h 17mAverage Duration

€443Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,606.1 km
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Staffa, Italy?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Macugnaga - Staffa - Piazza Municipio via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Strasbourg, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Domodossola, and Domodossola - Stazione Ferroviaria in around 18h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Macugnaga - Staffa - Piazza Municipio via London Victoria, Frankfurt central train station, Milan, Aeroporto Malpensa - Terminal 1, and Villadossola in around 41h 48m.

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