There are 12 ways to get from Rome to Scotland 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 21m£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
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CIA - EDI
6h 26m£62–204Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane FCO - ABZ
8h 31m£82–372Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane FCO - EDI
6h 23m£63–165Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane CIA - GLA
7h 49m£55–219Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Aberdeen Airport
- Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane CIA - ABZ
10h 40m£81–291Bus
- 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 9m£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 Golders Green Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 595 / ...
41h 2m£212–437Drive, 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£340–530
Rome to Scotland by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rome to Scotland is to fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rome to Scotland is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs £35 - £140.
No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Scotland 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 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Rome to Scotland. 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 Scotland is 1262 miles.
The best way to get from Rome to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs £390 - £750.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Rome to Scotland, including transfers.
Rome to Scotland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Scotland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
The best way to get from Rome to Scotland is to fly which takes 6h 21m 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 9m.
What companies run services between Rome, Italy and 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
- britishairways.com
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Aberdeen Airport via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £80–340
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–280
Flights from Roma Ciampino Airport to Aberdeen Airport via Manchester, Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £80–290
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Rome to Scotland bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Scotland is 1h behind Rome. It is currently 10:00 AM in Rome and 9:00 AM in Scotland.
Rome to Scotland train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Milano Centrale station.
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