What is the cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland is to train and fly which costs £60 - £230 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 8h 23m and costs £110 - £270.

Is there a direct train between Swiss Alps and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Swiss Alps to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Airolo and arriving at Glasgow Central via Arth-Goldau, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 4m.

How far is it from Swiss Alps to Scotland?

The distance between Swiss Alps and Scotland is 878 miles.

How do I travel from Swiss Alps to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland without a car is to train which takes 18h 4m and costs £380 - £700.

How long does it take to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swiss Alps to Scotland train from?

Swiss Alps to Scotland train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Airolo station.

Where does the Swiss Alps to Scotland train arrive?

Swiss Alps to Scotland train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Scotland.

Swiss Alps to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Swiss Alps to Scotland by train, plane, train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train (Eurostar), 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ZRH - EDI
8h 23m
£110–262
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MXP - EDI
9h 40m
£63–221
Train
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Ringsheim/Europa-Parktrain Ec
3. Take the train from Ringsheim/Europa-Park to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
18h 4m
£382–693
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Luxembourgbus
3. Take the bus from Luxembourg P+R Bouillon to London Victoria Green Line Stationbus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
30h 18m
£138–358
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Glasgowcar
17h 40m
£352–468
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Bellinzona to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MXP - GLA
9h 32m
£81–216
Train, train to Basel, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Arth-Goldautrain
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain
3. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BSL - EDI
9h 43m
£102–319
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Cadenazzotrain
2. Take the train from Cadenazzo to Monzatrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LIN - EDI
10h 38m
£98–238
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Airolo to Bellinzonatrain
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
4. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BGY - EDI
10h 31m
£91–396
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Airolo to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Köln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
5. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain
20h 20m
£468–1,098
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Swiss Alps to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Glasgowcar
18h 35m
£255–406

Swiss Alps to Scotland by bus, train, and foot

14Weekly Services

18h 4mAverage Duration

£382Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.9 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland and Scotland?

You can take a bus from Gotthard Passhöhe to Glasgow Central via Airolo, Stazione, Airolo, Arth-Goldau, Ringsheim/Europa-Park, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 4m.

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