{"id":672320,"date":"2026-01-04T01:34:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T01:34:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/672320\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T01:34:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T01:34:12","slug":"how-scotland-football-fans-can-get-to-the-world-cup-for-less-than-1000","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/672320\/","title":{"rendered":"How Scotland football fans can get to the World Cup for less than \u00a31,000"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>IT\u2019S the most expensive World Cup ever \u2014 with the cost of watching every Scotland match set to take a toll on the wallet.<\/p>\n<p>But The Scottish Sun on Sunday reveals how to get to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/15656194\/world-cup-2026-draw-scotland-dates-stadiums-times\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the three group-stage games in the US <\/a>for less than a grand.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for Scottish Sun newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThank you!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Scotland are heading to the World Cup in AmericaCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>Thousands of Tartan Army foot-soldiers will be heading across the AtlanticCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>There are only around 400 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tickets<\/a> per fixture available at the cheapest price of \u00a345, so they will be hard to snap up. <\/p>\n<p>But fans hoping to cheer on talisman <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/who\/scott-mctominay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scott McTominay<\/a> and the lads can take advantage of bargain rooms and cheap internal flights \u2014 or jump on the bus for an epic 53-hour road trip between host cities Boston and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/miami\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Miami<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Game One: Scotland v Haiti, June 14, 9pm (2am UK), Boston Stadium<\/p>\n<p>THRIFTY Tartan Army foot-soldiers are in for a long ride for our opener.<\/p>\n<p>The epic journey begins on Thursday, June 11, with a nine-hour coach trip from Glasgow\u2019s Buchanan Bus Station to Finchley Road, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">London<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__headline\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMORE SCOTLAND AT THE WORLD CUP\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/15729698\/scotland-fans-charged-world-cup-fan-zone-boston\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/he-sun-2025-12-26T104847.944.png\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">IN THE RED ZONE<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Tartan Army may have to pay for World Cup fan zone as possible site tabled<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"article-readmore__text-anchor-wrap\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/15675151\/scotland-fans-world-cup-tickets-fifa-brazil-morocco-haiti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"240\" width=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/tm_11_12_scotland_fans_ticket_comp.jpg\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-kicker\">TICKETY BOO HOO<\/p>\n<p class=\"article-readmore__text-headline\">Scotland&#8217;s World Cup ticket prices vs Brazil, Morocco and Haiti revealed<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Board the 11.55pm FlixBus service arriving around 9am for a bargain \u00a325 and rest \u2014 you\u2019ll need it.<\/p>\n<p>The thrifty journey kicks off at Glasgow\u2019s Buchanan Bus StationCredit: Alan MacGregor Ewing<\/p>\n<p>Scotland fans have many ways of getting about the US for the World Cup<\/p>\n<p>Use the nearby tube stop to travel to Victoria Station for around \u00a32, then take a Southern standard train to Gatwick Airport for \u00a315.<\/p>\n<p>Fans will have plenty of time for a snooze, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/beer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beer<\/a> or some grub before taking the 9.15pm TAP <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/portugal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Portugal<\/a> flight TP1331 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/football\/team\/180149\/porto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Porto<\/a>, where you\u2019ll spend 17 hours before a 5.50pm connecting flight with the same airline to New York\u2019s Newark airport, arriving around 8pm. The whole leg can be booked for \u00a3294 from carltonleisure.com.<\/p>\n<p>There is another lengthy wait before catching the 7.30am FlixBus from right outside the terminal, getting to Boston South Station at noon for just \u00a326.<\/p>\n<p>Get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/subway\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subway<\/a> from the nearby stop to Park Street for \u00a32 then walk five minutes to hostel IN Boston which has rooms from just \u00a331.<\/p>\n<p>Make the same rail journey back then take the MBTA train service to the stadium. It takes around 45 minutes and costs \u00a316 for a return.<\/p>\n<p>TOTAL COST \u2013 \u00a3412<\/p>\n<p>Game Two: Scotland v Morocco, June 19, 6pm (11pm UK), Boston Stadium<\/p>\n<p>THE good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is that our first and second games are being held in the same stadium.<\/p>\n<p>So the priority has to be finding somewhere affordable to stay. And what is better than cheap? Free.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters can get a roof over their head in exchange for farm, labouring or cleaning shifts.<\/p>\n<p>Slots are available through worldpackers.com and workaway.info \u2014 but be quick.<\/p>\n<p>The first two games will be held at Boston StadiumCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>There is plenty in Boston for fansCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>The city has plenty of cultural and historical attractions to help pass the time between games.<\/p>\n<p>And if you want to keep spending down, Harvard Art Museums offer free entry. <\/p>\n<p>You can also take a self-guided <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/walking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">walking<\/a> tour of the Freedom Trail which takes in 16 sights relating to Boston\u2019s role in the US fight for independence.<\/p>\n<p>The city also has several parks and gardens \u2014 including Boston Common \u2014 where you can soak up the sun for free. Cash can also be saved by sticking to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/public-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">public transport<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>CharlieCard is the equivalent of London\u2019s Oyster Card and can be used across the subway and bus network, with a seven-day pass around \u00a318.<\/p>\n<p>Be warned it does not include the train fare to the footie ground at Foxborough so expect to pay \u00a315 for a return. <\/p>\n<p>City chiefs also operate a Bluebikes scheme while electric scooters can be hired.<\/p>\n<p>Expect to fork out around \u00a312 per day for bicycle hire. E-scooter rental costs vary.<\/p>\n<p>TOTAL COST \u2013 \u00a333<\/p>\n<p>Game Three: Scotland v Brazil, June 24, 6pm (11pm UK), Miami Stadium<\/p>\n<p>IF two games in Boston meant things were going a little too smoothly, the trip south to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida<\/a> promises to be a slog.<\/p>\n<p>The cheapest route to Miami is by coach for \u00a3100 through FlixBus and Greyhound.<\/p>\n<p>Scotland will take on Brazil in MiamiCredit: Alamy<\/p>\n<p>Miami is game three<\/p>\n<p>But \u2014 be warned \u2014 this mammoth 1,500-mile road trip will take at least 53 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Head for Boston\u2019s South Station after the final whistle in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/sport\/football\/team\/2339041\/morocco\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Morocco<\/a> game and get the 2.15am bus to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/new-york\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a> Port Authority.<\/p>\n<p>You will then wind your way to Miami via Baltimore, Maryland, Charlotte, North Carolina, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/orlando\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando<\/a>, Florida, before getting to Miami Beach around 6am on Monday, June 22.<\/p>\n<p>At least you will not have to pay hotel fees or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/mobile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mobile<\/a> data roaming charges thanks to often patchy bus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/wi-fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wi-fi<\/a> and you can save more cash by packing sandwiches.<\/p>\n<p>You will be dropped just a short walk from the Beds &amp; Drinks hostel which has a dorm space for \u00a326 per night through hostelworld.com.<\/p>\n<p>To get there, take the bus from your drop-off point to Miami International Airport Station then the Metrobus 150 to Lincoln Road and James Ave for around \u00a32. Then it\u2019s a ten-minute walk.<\/p>\n<p>Fingers crossed Steve Clarke\u2019s men make <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">history<\/a> by escaping the group for the first time.<\/p>\n<p>If not, take the bus back to the airport the next day for BA flight BA4993 from Miami at 4.51pm.<\/p>\n<p>It only costs \u00a3303 \u2014 but the 18-hour leg involves a two-hour flight to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/new-orleans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Orleans<\/a> Louis Armstrong Airport before switching to British Airways\u2019 BA224 flight to Heathrow, which takes off at 9.50pm.<\/p>\n<p>After nearly nine hours in the air, it is only another 65 minutes on BA1368 to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/manchester\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manchester<\/a> at 3.05pm.<\/p>\n<p>It arrives in plenty of time to catch the bus from the terminal to Manchester Shudehill station for around \u00a37.<\/p>\n<p>Then board the \u00a317 FlixBus to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thescottishsun.co.uk\/topic\/glasgow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Glasgow<\/a>, arriving at 6.15am on Saturday, June 27.<\/p>\n<p>TOTAL COST \u2013 \u00a3455<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"IT\u2019S the most expensive World Cup ever \u2014 with the cost of watching every Scotland match set to&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":672321,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5009],"tags":[748,4884,940,712,1263,1014,21291,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-672320","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-scotland","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-great-britain","10":"tag-money-saving","11":"tag-scotland","12":"tag-transport","13":"tag-travel-advice","14":"tag-travel-deals","15":"tag-uk","16":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115834261727292599","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/672320","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=672320"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/672320\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/672321"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=672320"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=672320"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=672320"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}