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Compare train and bus 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 €32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 45m. 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 €32, and a train costs an average of €100.
Distance: 356 miles (574 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€65 Average price Cheapest | €203 Average price |
13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Exeter:
A bus is $86 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Exeter costing on average $126 (€100).
Other travel options to Exeter take longer:
Bus takes on average 13h 20m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Exeter as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Exeter by bus.
- Travel with Azul to go to Exeter by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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