How to travel from Glasgow to Exeter

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Exeter

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Exeter among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $440.

Distance: 356 miles (574 km)

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Driving

$75

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$225

Average price

$738

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$205

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(fuel + tolls)

13h 48m

Average total duration

13h 18m

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30m

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7h 33m

Average total duration

7h 3m

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30m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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7h 33m

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(door-to-door)

0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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National Express

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Avanti West Coast

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Loganair

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

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $75 (€61).

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

A bus is $150 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $225 (€182).

A bus is $663 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $738 (€597).

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

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Exeter among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Exeter

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

Our recommendation

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

  • National ExpressNX181 · NX101
    11:00 PM13h40
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX181 · NX101
    11:00 PM13h40
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road
    $481One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • KLMKL936+KLM CityhopperKL1101
    9:10 AM7h35
    Glasgow International Airport
    4:45 PMExeter International Airport
    $5021One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33903+CrossCountryW29873
    8:00 AM7h44
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    3:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW33903+CrossCountryW29873+Great Western RailwayC48028
    8:00 AM8h00
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    4:00 PMExeter St Thomas (EXT)
    $1451One-way
    2 transfers
  • Avanti West CoastW34039 · W33933+CrossCountryG01148
    8:38 AM8h06
    Glasgow Central (GLC)
    4:44 PMExeter St Davids (EXD)
    $1451One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX181 · NX101
    11:00 PM13h50
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    12:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $481One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM14h30
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    1:10 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $641One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:55 PM16h35
    Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
    4:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court
    $751One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL934+KLM CityhopperKL1101
    6:00 AM10h45
    Glasgow International Airport
    4:45 PMExeter International Airport
    $5321One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1101+BA CityflyerBA8489 · BA8739
    7:40 AM9h05
    Glasgow International Airport
    4:45 PMExeter International Airport
    $5941One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLM CityhopperKL1101+BA CityflyerBA8721 · BA8489
    6:35 AM10h10
    Glasgow International Airport
    4:45 PMExeter International Airport
    $5941One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Exeter

Travel to Exeter 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 Glasgow to Exeter.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Exeter including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Exeter is a bus with an average price of $75 (€61).

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

A bus is $150 (€121) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $225 (€182).

A bus is $663 (€536) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $738 (€597).

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

Other travel options to Exeter take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 3m.

Bus takes on average 13h 18m.

The distance from Glasgow to Exeter is approximately 356 miles (574 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Exeter is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Exeter:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Exeter International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Exeter St Davids (EXD).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Exeter, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair to go to Exeter by flight.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Exeter:
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Exeter often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Manchester, Bristol Airport, Edinburgh. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Exeter and these popular destinations at a great price.
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