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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Exeter
Omio recommends booking the train 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 ₫2,110,147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 38m. 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 ₫2,110,147, while a flight costs an average of ₫11,701,460.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
₫5,763,169 Average price | ₫2,110,147 Average price Cheapest | ₫11,701,460 Average price | ₫4,834,669 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 46m Average total duration 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 34m Average total duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Glasgow to Exeter
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Exeter, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Exeter:
A bus is ₫3,653,022 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average ₫5,763,169.
A bus is ₫9,591,313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average ₫11,701,460.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 13h 34m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (7h 16m by train vs 7h 33m by car). Tickets start at around ₫5,763,169 compared to roughly ₫4,834,669 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 · NX10411:00 PM 15h45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 2:45 PM Exeter, Honiton Road ₫2,536,684 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX181 · NX104
11:00 PM 15h45 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 2:45 PM Exeter, Honiton Road ₫2,536,684 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- KL938 · KL1101
10:50 AM 5h55 Glasgow International Airport 4:45 PM Exeter International Airport ₫40,251,147 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- W33369+
G01155+
G38847+
W3524611:55 AM 8h49 Glasgow Central (GLC) 8:44 PM Exeter St Davids (EXD) ₫7,017,061 1 One-way 3 transfers - W33369+G01155+G38847+W35246
11:55 AM 9h45 Glasgow Central (GLC) 9:40 PM Exeter St Thomas (EXT) ₫7,017,061 1 One-way 4 transfers
- NX181 · NX104
11:00 PM 15h55 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 2:55 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court ₫2,536,684 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:40 PM 14h30 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 1:10 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court ₫3,264,630 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:55 PM 16h35 Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station 4:30 PM Exeter, Bampfylde Street / Stover Court ₫4,059,331 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA1499 · BA436+KL11016:35 AM 10h10 Glasgow International Airport 4:45 PM Exeter International Airport ₫27,850,352 1 One-way 2 transfers- BA1497 · BA432+KL1101
5:40 AM 11h05 Glasgow International Airport 4:45 PM Exeter International Airport ₫27,850,352 1 One-way 2 transfers - BA1497 · BA436+KL1101
5:40 AM 11h05 Glasgow International Airport 4:45 PM Exeter International Airport ₫27,850,352 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Exeter:
A bus is ₫3,653,022 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average ₫5,763,169.
A bus is ₫9,591,313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average ₫11,701,460.
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 13h 34m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 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, Transpennine Express to go to Exeter by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet to go to Exeter by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Exeter by bus.
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