There are 11 ways to get from Rome to Glasgow by plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car, car 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.
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Glasgow Airport
best- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane FCO - GLA
6h 25m£35–140Train
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille Europetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
19h 44m£395–736Bus, train
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Massy-Palaiseaubus
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
29h£328–586Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Rome to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
- Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar
24h 36m£438–591Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CIA - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 46m£59–211Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CIA - GLA
7h 41m£55–225Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FCO - EDI
- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
6h 54m£60–166Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Newcastle (NCL)plane FCO - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
8h 53m£102–284Bus
- Take the bus from Roma Prenestina A1 to Luxembourg Park&Drivebus
- Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
36h 19m£207–428Bus via Paris
- Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 590
42h 59m£213–440Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Rome to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Glasgowcar
25h 32m£340–529
Rome to Glasgow by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Glasgow is to fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Glasgow is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £35 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Roma Prenestina A1 and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Luxembourg P+R Bouillon and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Glasgow Central via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 44m.
The distance between Rome and Glasgow is 1262 miles.
The best way to get from Rome to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs £390 - £750.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Rome to Glasgow, including transfers.
Rome to Glasgow bus services, operated by Onebus, depart from Roma Prenestina A1 station.
Rome to Glasgow train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Glasgow is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs £35 - £140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £390 - £750 and takes 19h 44m, you could also bus, which costs £200 - £430 and takes 36h 19m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Glasgow, Scotland?
Ulendo Airlink, easyJet, and five other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Glasgow Central via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 19h 44m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Glasgow Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–260
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Newcastle via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–270
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Milano Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £65–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Paris - Massy-Palaiseau
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £90–160
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Italy Travel Guides
Read the travel guide
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Rome to Glasgow bus services, operated by Onebus, arrive at Luxembourg Park&Drive station.
Glasgow is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 7:27 AM in Rome and 6:27 AM in Glasgow.
Rome to Glasgow train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Book your Rome to Glasgow train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Rome to Glasgow bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 1493+ hotels available in Glasgow.












