The distance between Bucharest and Glasgow is around 2,500km (1,553 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bucharest 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.
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Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Glasgow (GLA).
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Take the train to Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.
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Take the bus to London Victoria then take the train to Glasgow Central.
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Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Glasgow.
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There are several options for getting from Bucharest to Glasgow by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 2 days 11h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Bucharest and Glasgow is around 2,500km (1,553 miles).
It takes around 5h 5m to get from Bucharest and Glasgow by plane and bus.
The quickest way to get from Bucharest to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Bucharest and Glasgow is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bucharest and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 16h and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bucharest to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 16h.
Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Nightjet, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bucharest and Glasgow. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 16h, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bucharest and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 5h 5m.
Yes you can fly from Bucharest and Glasgow. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 4h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Bucharest to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 5h 5m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bucharest to Glasgow typically takes around 4h 30m. Flights depart from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bucharest to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 5h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bucharest to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 5h 5m | £245($290) | every 20 mins | 2,532km (1,573 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 5h 5m | £145($175) | hourly | 2,500km (1,553 miles) |
Train | 1 day 16h | £605($715) | once daily | 3,516km (2,185 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 10h | £305($360) | twice a week | 3,498km (2,173 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 2 days | £175($205) | once daily | 3,475km (2,159 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 2 days 11h | £13($15) | 3 times a week | 3,348km (2,081 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | £640($755) | once daily | 2,990km (1,858 miles) |
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Eurostar
SC Latino Expres S.R.L.
Transmarian
DFDS Seaways
Scottish Citylink
Maxibus Travel
The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.