There are 5 ways to get from Glasgow to Sutherland by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk093
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorialbus 805
7h 24mDrive 224.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Glasgow to Sutherlandcar 224.4 mi
4h 18m£56–81Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Invernesstrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain Inverness - Wick
7h 29m£95–158Bus via Station
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus Ember
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Stationbus 805
7h 37mTrain via Perth
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
- Take the train from Perth to Invernesstrain
- Take the train from Inverness to Lairgtrain
8h 44m£75–159
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Sutherland is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Sutherland is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Road End via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Lairg via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Glasgow and Sutherland is 233 miles. The road distance is 225.7 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Sutherland without a car is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Glasgow to Sutherland, including transfers.
Glasgow to Sutherland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Sutherland train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Sutherland is to bus which takes 7h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £95 - £160 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Sutherland, Scotland?
You can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Road End via Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Road End via Inverness, Lairg, and Station in around 7h 29m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Inverness to Lairg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Perth to Inverness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £30–60
- Phone
- 01971 511 223
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Durness Bus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorial
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- The Durness Bus
Bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- The Durness Bus
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- Ember
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Booking & Getting There
Glasgow to Sutherland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stance 3.
Glasgow to Sutherland train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Inverness station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Sutherland is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Glasgow to Sutherland.
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