How to travel from Glasgow to Porto, Portugal
The distance between Glasgow and Porto is around 1,757km (1,092 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Glasgow to Porto 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.
👋 Also check out Porto → Glasgow if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Porto (OPO).
- Duration4h 40m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical cost€380($380)
+ 5 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Bilbao and then to Porto — Campo 24 de Agosto.
- Duration1 day 14h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€230($230)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Euston and then to Lille Europe then take the bus to Guimaraes and then to Porto.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€655($660)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Plymouth then take a ferry to Santander then drive to Porto.
- Duration1 day 10h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€370($370)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glasgow and Porto
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Porto by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 4hrs.
The distance between Glasgow and Porto is around 1,757km (1,092 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,666km (1,035 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Glasgow and Porto by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Porto is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Porto is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Glasgow and Porto. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Porto. It typically takes around 1 day 14h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Porto. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Bilbao. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 14h.
National Express, FlixBus, ALSA, Iberocoach and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Glasgow and Porto. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 14h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Porto. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Porto (OPO) - via London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 4hrs.
There is no direct flight from Glasgow to Porto. There is however a flight that goes via London Heathrow (LHR). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Glasgow to Porto typically takes around 4hrs. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Porto (OPO).
The closest major airport to Porto is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) (OPO) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Porto. Lisbon Airport (LIS) (LIS) and Faro Airport (FAO) (FAO) 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 Glasgow to Porto. We recommend that you take the bus to Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Porto (OPO). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Porto is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Glasgow and Porto
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 4h 40m | €380($380) | every 30 mins | 1,881km (1,169 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 4hrs | €135($135) | hourly | 1,757km (1,092 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 14h | €230($230) | once daily | 2,838km (1,763 miles) |
| Bus via Manchester Shudehill | 1 day 18h | €160($160) | 4 times a week | 3,055km (1,898 miles) |
Train and Bus | 1 day 9h | €655($660) | 6 times a week | 2,791km (1,734 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 10h | €370($370) | twice a week | 2,192km (1,362 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Glasgow and Porto
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Rede Expressos
Citi Express
Ferry operators
Brittany Ferries
Train operators
Eurostar
Eurotunnel
Airports near Porto
The following major airports near Porto offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Portugal and internationally.
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Porto
Lisbon Airport (LIS)
- Distance
- 268km (167 miles) from Porto
Faro Airport (FAO)
- Distance
- 462km (287 miles) from Porto