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Compare train, bus, and flight for Plymouth to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Plymouth to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 3m. 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 $77, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 379 miles (611 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$77 Average price Cheapest | $127 Average price | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration Fastest 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m 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 Plymouth to Glasgow:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $127 (€103).
A bus is $320 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $397 (€321).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
Tickets start at around $77 (€62) compared to roughly $222 (€180) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $146 (€118). The journey takes 13h 43m versus 8h 37m 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 Plymouth to Glasgow
How to get from Plymouth to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Plymouth to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:40 PM14h35Plymouth5:15 AMGlasgow$971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:40 PM14h35Plymouth5:15 AMGlasgow$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2:40 PM14h35Plymouth5:15 AMGlasgow$971One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:40 PM18h05Plymouth9:45 AMGlasgow$981One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM15h15Plymouth6:45 AMGlasgow$1081One-way0 transfers
- 11:59 PM21h11Plymouth9:10 PMGlasgow$1101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Plymouth to Glasgow:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $127 (€103).
A bus is $320 (€259) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $397 (€321).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 3m.
Bus takes on average 14h 13m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Plymouth and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Newquay Cornwall Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Plymouth station (PLY) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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