How to travel from Nice to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Nice and Glasgow is around 1,615km (1,003 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Nice 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 Nice (NCE) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time3h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £305($360)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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Train

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

  • Duration12h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £615($725)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine then London - Victoria Coach Station and then to Hamilton Scotland.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £63($74)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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car
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ferry
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration21h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Nice to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £155 ($185).

The distance between Nice and Glasgow is around 1,615km (1,003 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,580km (982 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Nice and Glasgow by plane.

The quickest way to get from Nice to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £155 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Glasgow. It typically takes around 12h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nice 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 12h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Nice and Glasgow. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 12h 55m, 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 Nice and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 8h and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nice to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Terminal 2, Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine, London - Victoria Coach Station and Hamilton Scotland. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 8h.

Blablabus, National Express, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Nice and Glasgow. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 8h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Nice and Glasgow. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 3h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Nice to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).

The flight from Nice to Glasgow typically takes around 3h 40m. Flights depart from Nice (NCE) 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 Nice to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Glasgow is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £305 ($360).

How do I get from Nice to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Glasgow

Transport options from Nice to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 20m
£305($360)
every 20 mins1,615km (1,003 miles)
Plane and Bus4hrs
£155($185)
hourly1,629km (1,012 miles)
Train
12h 55m
£615($725)
every 4 hours2,065km (1,283 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 8h
£63($74)
4 times a week2,156km (1,340 miles)
Bus via Paris1 day 9h
£95($115)
twice a week2,183km (1,356 miles)
Car and Ferry
21h 15m
£405($480)
every 2 hours2,053km (1,276 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nice and Glasgow

Ferry operators

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