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Compare train, bus, and flight for Exeter to Glasgow
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 an average ticket price of $57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $57, while a flight costs an average of $512.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$57 Average price Cheapest | $188 Average price | $512 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 58m Average total duration 13h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $188.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $512.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $206 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $148. The journey takes 13h 28m versus 7h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Exeter to Glasgow
How to get from Exeter to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Exeter to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX104 · NX1812:05 PM16h40Exeter, Honiton Road6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX104 · NX1812:05 PM16h40Exeter, Honiton Road6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 PM13h10Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$831One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX104 · NX1811:55 PM16h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:10 AM14h00Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$781One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM17h50Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court7:00 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$941One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Glasgow:
A bus is $130 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $188.
A bus is $454 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $512.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 13h 58m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Exeter International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Exeter St Davids (EXD) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 0 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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