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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 prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. 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 $64, and a flight costs an average of $356.
Distance: 379 miles (611 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $262 Average price | $816 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 9m Average total duration 13h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 52m Average total duration 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Plymouth:
A bus is $168 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average $262 (€211).
A bus is $722 (€581) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average $816 (€657).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
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.
10:20 AM19h55Glasgow6:15 AMPlymouth$681One-way0 transfers
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10:20 AM19h55Glasgow6:15 AMPlymouth$681One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:40 PM15h45Glasgow1:25 PMPlymouth$871One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Plymouth:
A bus is $168 (€135) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average $262 (€211).
A bus is $722 (€581) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average $816 (€657).
Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 22m.
Bus takes on average 13h 39m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Plymouth by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
- 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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