How to get from Glasgow to Sutherland
4 ways, 266 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
4 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Busbest | 5h 58m | £71–136 estimated |
| Trainfastest | 5h 50m | £107–252 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 2m | £34–45 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 2m | £530–750 estimated |
Departures today
- 10:06 → 16:296h 23m · 2 changesScotRail ScotRail£107–252
- 10:39 → 16:295h 50m · 3 changesScotRail ScotRail£107–252
- 10:47 → 16:476h · 1 changeScottish Citylink M10£71–120
- 10:49 → 16:475h 58m · 2 changesFirst Greater Glasgow 88£76–127
- 11:08 → 17:526h 44m · 3 changesFlixBus-gb FlixBus UK093£82–136
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Glasgow to Sutherland?
- The fastest way is by train: about 5h 50m door to door. The straight-line distance is 266 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Glasgow to Sutherland?
- Drive is the cheapest, from £34. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Glasgow to Sutherland?
- Not today. Train journeys involve a change; the fastest takes 5h 50m.
- How much is the bus from Glasgow to Sutherland?
- Buses take about 5h 58m and cost £71–136 depending on operator and seat type. 3 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- How far is Sutherland from Glasgow by road?
- About 375 km, roughly 6h 2m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around £34–45; tolls and parking are extra.