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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Glasgow’s flagship museum with major art, natural history, arms and armor, and Scottish collections in a grand red-sandstone building.
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$241
Fastest journey
6 h 51 m
Average duration
8 h 27 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
574 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Exeter to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Exeter to Glasgow will cost around $241 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
Of the 4 trains that leave Exeter for Glasgow on Sun, Jun 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 574 km distance in an average of 8 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 51 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 9 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Exeter to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$207 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 18m Average total duration Fastest 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Glasgow:
A bus is $137 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $207 (€169).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 13h 18m.
Tickets start at around $207 (€169) compared to roughly $203 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.08 (€-3.34). The journey takes 7h 48m versus 7h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Glasgow trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C01371+ G01065 | Delayed 10:07 AM 8:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h51 | 3:18 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
C42473+ G01068+ W33799+ W85190 | On time 9:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h36 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G01068+ W33799+ W85190 | On time 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h15 | 4:42 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C01373+ C42475+ G01070 | Delayed 12:07 PM 10:06 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h14 | 5:20 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C01373+ G01070 | Delayed 12:07 PM 10:27 AMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h53 | 5:20 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
Y80242+ G00864+ W33797+ W85194 | On time 10:43 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h56 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G01072+ W33797+ W85194 | On time 11:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h12 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W33795+ G01076+ C42477 | Delayed 2:07 PM 11:31 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h46 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
W33795+ C48005 · Y80252+ G01076 | Delayed 2:07 PM 11:33 AMExeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h44 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
W33795+ G01076 | Delayed 2:07 PM 12:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h50 | 7:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01076 | On time 12:27 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 8h46 | 9:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Exeter to Glasgow run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€72) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:28. The fastest train covers the 356 miles (574 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 356 miles (574 km) |
Average train duration 7h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€72) |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
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