How to travel from Athens to Glasgow, United Kingdom
The distance between Athens and Glasgow is around 2,944km (1,829 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Athens to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Glasgow → Athens if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Athens (ATH) to Glasgow (GLA).
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time5h 10m
- Typical cost£430($510)
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Sofia then take a ferry to London Victoria Station then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.
- Duration2 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£210($250)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Praha and then to Bradford then take the train to Preston and then to Glasgow Central.
- Duration3 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Dunkirk then take a ferry to Dover then drive to Glasgow.
- Duration1 day 13h
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£740($875)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Athens and Glasgow
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Athens to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £210 ($250) and will take around 2 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £230 ($275).
The distance between Athens and Glasgow is around 2,944km (1,829 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,873km (1,785 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Athens and Glasgow by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Athens to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx £230 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Athens and Glasgow is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £210 ($250) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Athens and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Athens and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Athens and Glasgow. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 5h 10m.
There is no direct flight from Athens to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 6h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Athens to Glasgow typically takes around 5h 10m. Flights depart from Athens (ATH) 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 Athens to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Athens (ATH) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Athens to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £230 ($275).
Compare travel optionsbetween Athens and Glasgow
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 6h 5m | £430($510) | every 30 mins | 2,945km (1,830 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | £230($275) | hourly | 2,944km (1,829 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2 days 4h | £210($250) | twice a week | 3,999km (2,485 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 3 days 7h | £225($270) | once a week | 4,156km (2,582 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 23h | £355($420) | twice a week | 4,037km (2,508 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 13h | £740($875) | every 2 hours | 3,760km (2,337 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Athens and Glasgow
Airlines
Aegean Airlines
Ferry operators
Balkan Horn
DFDS Seaways
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Georg
Tourist Service Holding AD
Train operators
Eurotunnel
Airports near Glasgow
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Glasgow