There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Val Thorens by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, car train, plane, shuttle, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Modanetrain Tgv
14h 12m€438–801Fly Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
cheapest- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane EDI - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
8h 47m€116–281Bus, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille to Val Thorensbus
24h 39m€193–329Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Glasgow to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Val Thorenscar
17h 57m€397–526Train, bus
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Albertvilletrain
- Take the bus from Albertville to Val Thorensbus
15h 22m€457–787Bus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 594 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Moutiersbus
30h 19m€183–398Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Glasgow to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Val Thorenscar
18h 57m€286–459Fly Glasgow Airport to Geneva International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane GLA - GVA
- Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
8h 37m€134–285Fly Edinburgh Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane EDI - LYS
- Take a shuttle bus from Lyon Airport to Val Thorens Arolles
9h 7m€126–316Fly Edinburgh Airport to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane EDI - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Modanetrain
9h 42m€192–385
Scotland to Val Thorens by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which costs €110 - €290 and takes 8h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Scotland to Val Thorens is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 37m and costs €130 - €290.
No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Modane via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.
The distance between Scotland and Val Thorens is 1750 km.
The best way to get from Scotland to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs €430 - €800.
It takes approximately 14h 12m to get from Scotland to Val Thorens, including transfers.
Scotland to Val Thorens bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Scotland to Val Thorens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Scotland to Val Thorens is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs €430 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €400 and takes 30h 19m.
What companies run services between Scotland and Val Thorens, France?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Val Thorens via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Modane in around 14h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Moutiers, and Gare Routiere in around 30h 19m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Geneva International Airport via Bristol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €55–210
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Geneva International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Milan Linate Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €60–200
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Milan Linate Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- 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
Train from Glasgow Central to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €160–270
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Albertville to Val Thorens
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
- 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 Val Thorens bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Val Thorens is 1h ahead of Scotland. It is currently 1:24 PM in Scotland and 2:24 PM in Val Thorens.
Scotland to Val Thorens train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
There are 8596+ hotels available in Val Thorens.











