How to travel from Stockholm to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Stockholm and Glasgow is around 1,423km (884 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stockholm to Glasgow by plane, bus and train. 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 Stockholm (ARN) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
Operated byBritish Airways+ 2 others

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then London Victoria Green Line Station and then to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to København H and then to Hamburg Hbf then take the bus to London Victoria Green Line Station then take the train to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration24h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £305($365)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Glasgow by plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £100 ($115) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £175 ($210).

The distance between Stockholm and Glasgow is around 1,423km (884 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,377km (856 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Stockholm and Glasgow by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £175 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Glasgow is to take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Stockholm and Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Stockholm and Glasgow. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and London Victoria Green Line Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

FlixBus, Union Ivkoni, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Stockholm and Glasgow. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Glasgow. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Stockholm to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 4h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Stockholm to Glasgow typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) 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 Stockholm to Glasgow. We recommend that you fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station. instead which will take 3h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Glasgow is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £175 ($210).

How do I get from Stockholm to Glasgow

Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Glasgow

Transport options from Stockholm to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 50m
£215($255)
every 20 mins2,069km (1,286 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 35m
£175($210)
hourly1,423km (884 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
£100($115)
3 times a week2,589km (1,609 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
24h 55m
£305($365)
3 times a week2,693km (1,674 miles)
Train to Hamburg Hbf, bus1 day 4h
£250($300)
3 times a week2,532km (1,574 miles)
Bus and Train1 day 10h
£515($610)
3 times a week3,038km (1,888 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