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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 an average ticket price of $62 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 $62, while a flight costs an average of $342.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$62 Average price Cheapest | $137 Average price | $342 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 43m Average total duration 13h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m 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 Glasgow to Exeter:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $281 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $342 (€279).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
Tickets start at around $62 (€50) compared to roughly $206 (€167) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $144 (€117). The journey takes 13h 13m versus 7h 33m 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 Glasgow to Exeter
How to get from Glasgow to Exeter by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Exeter is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX181 · NX10111:00 PM13h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$621One-way1 transfer
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- NX181 · NX10111:00 PM13h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$621One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX181 · NX10111:00 PM13h40Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:40 PMExeter, Honiton Road$621One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX181 · NX10111:00 PM13h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station12:50 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$621One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM16h35Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station4:30 PMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$831One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:20 AM18h50Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station5:10 AMExeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court$841One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Exeter:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $137 (€112).
A bus is $281 (€229) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $342 (€279).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 33m.
Bus takes on average 13h 43m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Exeter by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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