There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Central London by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
5h 24m£123–243Bus via Victoria Coach Station
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
10h 44m£47–245Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595 / ...
9h 27m£80–184Drive 395.4 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Central Londoncar 395.4 mi
6h 51m£98–141Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
3h 14m£72–260Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2h 59m£68–275Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
3h 11m£73–327Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
- Take the train from Custom House to Ealing Broadwaytrain
3h 36m£89–369Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
3h 25m£58–287Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3h 45m£59–169
Scotland to Central London by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Central London is to bus which costs £75 - £190 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Central London is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £65 - £280.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Central London. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at St Faith's Church via Golders Green Station and Ealing Broadway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Central London station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at South Ealing station via Russell Square station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Scotland and Central London is 411 miles. The road distance is 397.7 miles.
The best way to get from Scotland to Central London without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Scotland to Central London, including transfers.
Scotland to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Central London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Central London is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs £120 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £75 - £190 and takes 9h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £260 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Central London, England?
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £140–230 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–180 and the journey takes 7h 50m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–220
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £55–240
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Derry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £230–440
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £60–310
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £210–250
Flights from Glasgow Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–260
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- £200–650
Flights from Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £45–260
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £140–230
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–180
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £80–190
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to Central London bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Golders Green Station.
Scotland to Central London train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Central London is 398 miles. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Scotland to Central London.
There are 21327+ hotels available in Central London.