How to travel from Bratislava to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Bratislava and Glasgow is around 1,901km (1,181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bratislava to Glasgow by bus, plane, 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 Bratislava (BTS) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time4hrs
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated byRyanair+ 2 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi then London St Pancras Intl and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration21h 25m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £570($675)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague ÚAN Florenc then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 5h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £72($85)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Amsterdam IJmuiden then take a ferry to Newcastle upon Tyne then drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £465($550)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bratislava and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Bratislava to Glasgow by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £72 ($85) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between Bratislava and Glasgow is around 1,901km (1,181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,685km (1,047 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Bratislava and Glasgow by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bratislava to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Bratislava and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £72 ($85) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bratislava and Glasgow. It typically takes around 21h 25m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bratislava to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wien Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl and Euston station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 21h 25m.

Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), Railjet, Nightjet, Eurostar and Avanti West Coast run train services between Bratislava and Glasgow. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 21h 25m, 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 Bratislava and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 5h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bratislava to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Prague ÚAN Florenc and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 5h.

RegioJet, SAD Lucenec, Racic Eurobus, Lasta, Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Bratislava and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 5h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bratislava and Glasgow. Flights depart from Bratislava (BTS) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Dublin (DUB). The flight takes around 4hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bratislava to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Dublin (DUB). This services will take at least 4h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bratislava to Glasgow typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Bratislava (BTS) 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 Bratislava to Glasgow. We recommend that you take the bus to Vienna Schwechat Airport Bbf. then fly from Vienna (VIE) to Glasgow (GLA). instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bratislava to Glasgow is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bratislava and Glasgow

Transport options from Bratislava to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 35m
£79($95)
every 20 mins2,055km (1,277 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
£205($240)
hourly2,070km (1,286 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
£105($125)
every 4 hours1,901km (1,181 miles)
Train
21h 25m
£570($675)
5 times a week2,237km (1,390 miles)
Bus
1 day 5h
£72($85)
once daily2,304km (1,432 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 6h
£465($550)
once daily1,996km (1,240 miles)

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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