There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to France by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
7h 52m€277–492Fly Edinburgh Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
cheapest- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane EDI - MRS
5h 38m€67–198Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1700 / ...
19h 18m€126–286Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Pariscar
11h 2m€308–392Fly Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GLA - CDG
4h 52m€73–208Bus via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 33m€88–153Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Pariscar
12h 16m€201–329Fly Aberdeen Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ABZ - CDG
4h 57m€93–280Fly Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane EDI - CDG
5h 10m€78–213Fly Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane EDI - NCE
5h 59m€77–195Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane EDI - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
6h 14m€74–234
Scotland to France by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to France is to fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to France is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €70 - €210.
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 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to France. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Cité via London St Pancras Intl and Gare du Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Scotland and France is 1095 km.
The best way to get from Scotland to France without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €270 - €500.
It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Scotland to France, including transfers.
Scotland to France bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to France is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €270 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €290 and takes 19h 18m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Scotland and France?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Cité via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Gare du Nord in around 7h 52m. 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 18m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Tuesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–190
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Aberdeen Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via London Gatwick
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via London Luton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Birmingham
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €70–170
- 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
- €160–270
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–230
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–65
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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More Questions & Answers
Scotland to France bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
France is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 5:08 AM in Scotland and 6:08 AM in France.
Scotland to France train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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