How to travel from Glasgow to Plymouth

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Compare bus and train 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 $54. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 36m. 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 $54, and a train costs an average of $186.

Distance: 379 miles (611 km)

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Train

$98

Average price

Cheapest

$271

Average price

13h 4m

Average total duration

12h 34m

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30m

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9h 6m

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Fastest

8h 36m

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30m

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0.6 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Glasgow to Plymouth

How to get from Glasgow to Plymouth by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Plymouth is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    10:20 AM19h55
    Glasgow
    6:15 AMPlymouth
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:20 AM19h55
    Glasgow
    6:15 AMPlymouth
    $821One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    11:00 PM15h05
    Glasgow
    2:05 PMPlymouth
    $1131One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    11:55 PM17h40
    Glasgow
    5:35 PMPlymouth
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    7:15 PM19h05
    Glasgow
    2:20 PMPlymouth
    $1461One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Plymouth

Travel to Plymouth easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Plymouth.

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There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Plymouth including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Plymouth is a bus with an average price of $54 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Plymouth:

A bus is $132 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Plymouth costing on average $186 (€148).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Plymouth is by train with an average journey time of 8h 48m.

Other travel options to Plymouth take longer:

Bus takes on average 15h 5m.

The distance from Glasgow to Plymouth is approximately 379 miles (611 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Plymouth is:
  • 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Plymouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Plymouth station (PLY).
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Newquay Cornwall Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Plymouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Plymouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Plymouth by flight.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Plymouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Plymouth by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Plymouth with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Plymouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Bristol, Bristol Airport, Exeter, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Plymouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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