How to travel from Marseille to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Marseille and Glasgow is around 1,588km (987 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Marseille to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated byeasyJet+ 4 others

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Train

Take the train to Paris Gare De Lyon then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration10h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £585($695)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris Charles de Gaulle then London - Victoria Coach Station and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration19h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £380($450)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Marseille and Glasgow is around 1,588km (987 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,556km (967 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Marseille and Glasgow by plane.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Glasgow. It typically takes around 10h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare du Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 10h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Marseille and Glasgow. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 10h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Marseille and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Marseille to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris Charles de Gaulle and London - Victoria Coach Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

FlixBus, Blablabus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Marseille and Glasgow. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Marseille and Glasgow. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA). The flight takes around 2h 30m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Marseille and Glasgow with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 30m.

easyJet, British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and KLM fly between Marseille and Glasgow. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA). These flights usually take around 2h 30m.

The flight from Marseille to Glasgow typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Marseille (MRS) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Marseille to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

How do I get from Marseille to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Glasgow

Transport options from Marseille to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 10m
£165($195)
5 times a day1,588km (987 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 50m
£160($190)
5 times a day1,614km (1,003 miles)
Train and Plane6h 45m
£345($410)
every 4 hours1,830km (1,137 miles)
Train
10h 20m
£585($695)
every 4 hours1,842km (1,145 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
£76($90)
4 times a week1,893km (1,176 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 45m
£380($450)
every 2 hours1,896km (1,178 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Marseille and Glasgow

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Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow