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Compare train, bus, and flight for Glasgow to Plymouth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Plymouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł344 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 56m. 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 zł344, while a train costs an average of zł640.
Distance: 379 miles (611 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł344 Average price Cheapest | zł640 Average price | zł832 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration Fastest 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Plymouth:
A bus is zł296 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average zł640.
A bus is zł626 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average zł969.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Tickets start at around zł344 compared to roughly zł832 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł488. The journey takes 13h 14m versus 8h 14m 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 Plymouth
How to get from Glasgow to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:55 PM17h45Glasgow5:40 PMPlymouthzł2821One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 11:55 PM17h45Glasgow5:40 PMPlymouthzł2821One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:40 PM15h45Glasgow1:25 PMPlymouthzł3181One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:55 PM17h45Glasgow4:40 PMPlymouthzł2821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Plymouth:
A bus is zł296 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average zł640.
A bus is zł626 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average zł969.
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 56m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Plymouth as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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