What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to France?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to France is to fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 4h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to France?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to France is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and France?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to France. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and France?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to France. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Paris Nord via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Scotland to France?

The distance between Scotland and France is 1096 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to France without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to France without a car is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €280 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Scotland to France?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Scotland to France, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to France bus from?

Scotland to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to France train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Scotland to France?

The best way to get from Scotland to France is to train which takes 8h 27m and costs €280 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €200 and takes 19h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €230 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Scotland to France bus arrive?

Scotland to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Scotland and France?

France is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 5:04 PM in Scotland and 6:04 PM in France.

Where does the Scotland to France train arrive?

Scotland to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Where can I stay near France?

There are 22078+ hotels available in France.

Scotland to France - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 12 ways to get from Scotland to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
8h 27m
€281–534
Fly Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
4h 56m
€66–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1710 / ...
19h 23m
€122–192
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
11h 2m
€320–405
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
5h 8m
€78–223
Train via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
8h 48m
€332–538
Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn13 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 43m
€93–196
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 Pariscar
12h 16m
€213–359
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane EDI - NTE
5h 7m
€73–263
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane EDI - ORY
5h 20m
€121–321
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EDI - NCE
5h 49m
€77–234
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane EDI - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 22m
€81–236

Scotland to France by train, foot, and bus

114Weekly Services

8h 27mAverage Duration

€281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,095.5 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Scotland and France?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Coutellerie via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Châtelet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Bercy in around 19h 23m.

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