- Must visit
Riverside Museum
Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Cheapest price
kr2513
Average price
kr2879
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 3 m
Trains per day
17
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 kr2879 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only kr2513.
It's difficult to get from Exeter to Glasgow without transferring at least once.
G01069+
C01372
G01075+
W34292+
Y80248
G01069+
C01372+
C47998
G01075+
W34292+
C48007
G01069+
C01372+
G15229
G01064+
W33935
G01069+
C01372
G01064+
W33935+
Y41864
G01073+
W34290+
W85196
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W34286+
W85188Trains from Exeter to Glasgow run on average 13 times per day, taking around 7h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at kr836 but you can travel from only kr447 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 kr836 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Exeter to Glasgow trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01075+ W34292 | Delayed 11:29 AM 12:27 PMExeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h58 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
Y80254+ G01080+ W34289+ W85206 | Delayed 11:44 AM 12:42 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h57 | 8:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
G01062+ W85179+ Y41858+ W33941 | 7:07 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h32 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G01062+ W85179+ W33941 | 7:20 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h19 | 2:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C47988+ G01064+ W33935 | 7:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 7h27 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
Y41864+ G01064+ W33935 | 8:09 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h08 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01064+ W33935 | 8:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h50 | 3:17 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00869_G01067+ W85188+ W34286+ C47993 | 8:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 7h49 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G00869_G01067+ W85188+ Y41870+ W34286 | 9:05 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h34 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G00869_G01067+ W85188+ W34286 | 9:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h12 | 4:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C47998+ G01069+ C01372 | 9:49 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 7h32 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G15229+ G01069+ C01372 | 10:06 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h15 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01069+ C01372 | 10:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 6h54 | 5:21 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G00865+ W85196+ Y80241 | 10:39 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 8h00 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
G01073+ W85196+ W34290+ C48003 | 10:50 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 7h49 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 3 transfers | |
G00865+ W85196 | 10:56 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h43 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1 transfer | |
G01073+ W85196+ W34290 | 11:27 AM Exeter St Davids (EXD) | 7h12 | 6:39 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
Y80248+ G01075+ W34292 | 11:42 AM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) | 7h43 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
C48007+ G01075+ W34292 | 11:48 AM St James' Park (SJP) | 7h37 | 7:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Major riverside transport museum with striking architecture, historic vehicles, and interactive displays that explain Glasgow's industrial story.
Leading European civic art museum with superb collections, grand galleries, and regular exhibitions in the heart of George Square.
Elegant mansion with French paintings, decorative arts, and period rooms, set within Pollok Country Park near Highland cattle.
Lively green space beside the university, popular for museums, picnics, and riverside walks through one of Glasgow's prettiest parks.
Historic civic square framed by monuments and grand buildings, ideal for orientation, events, and classic views of central Glasgow.
Bustling shopping street mixing Victorian facades with modern retail, useful for people-watching and understanding the city's commercial core.
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Minced beef in rich gravy topped with mashed potatoes and baked until golden. A staple in Glasgow homes and pubs, especially comforting in cold weather.
A hearty soup of smoked haddock, potatoes, and onions, often enriched with milk or cream. It is a classic west coast Scottish dish with deep local roots.
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Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are cheaper than London, while transit and attractions are fairly priced for most tourists.
Restaurants: 10-12.5% if not already added. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafes: tipping is optional, usually small change.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Exeter to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Exeter to Glasgow trains use the Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central station pair, with some services arriving at Glasgow Queen Street. Use this guide to compare Exeter and Glasgow train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Exeter St Davids is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Davids has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Davids.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Davids. ATMs are available at Exeter St Davids.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter St Davids.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Parking, WC.
Available at Exeter St Davids: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Davids: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - All platforms can be accessed via Lifts from the sole main station entrance. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Exeter St Thomas is 1 km from Exeter city centre. Public transport options include:
Exeter St Thomas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter St Thomas.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter St Thomas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Parking.
Available at Exeter St Thomas: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter St Thomas: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Step free Category C Station - This station does not have step free access to any platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Exeter Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Exeter Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Exeter Central.
Ticket office support is available at Exeter Central.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Exeter Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Exeter Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Exeter Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free Category A station - Both platforms can be accessed via lifts from the main station entrance, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Mount Florida is 4 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Mount Florida has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Mount Florida.
Wi-Fi is available at Mount Florida.
Ticket office support is available at Mount Florida. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Mount Florida: Parking, WC.
Available at Mount Florida: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mount Florida: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to Island platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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