How to travel from Exeter to Glasgow

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Compare bus and train 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 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 $88.

Distance: 356 miles (574 km)

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$70

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$207

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$203

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13h 48m

Average total duration

13h 18m

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8h 18m

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7h 48m

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7h 41m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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Avanti West Coast

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Glasgow:

A bus is $138 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $207 (€169).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Exeter and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Exeter to Glasgow among Omio's users.

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from Exeter to Glasgow

How to get from Exeter to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Exeter to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National ExpressNX101 · NX181
    5:15 PM13h30
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX101 · NX181
    5:15 PM13h30
    Exeter, Honiton Road
    6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:50 PM13h25
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    6:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $751One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • National ExpressNX101 · NX181
    4:55 PM13h50
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    6:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    7:10 AM14h00
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    9:10 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM16h50
    Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    9:45 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    $811One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Exeter to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Exeter to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Exeter and Glasgow including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Exeter to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

This is compared to other travel options from Exeter to Glasgow:

A bus is $138 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Exeter to Glasgow costing on average $207 (€169).

The fastest way to travel from Exeter to Glasgow is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 25m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

The distance from Exeter to Glasgow is approximately 356 miles (574 km).
The average frequency per day from Exeter to Glasgow is:
  • Around 13 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Exeter and Glasgow as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Exeter to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Exeter to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Exeter to Glasgow with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Loganair.
  • 0 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Exeter to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.
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