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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 prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 $61, and a flight costs an average of $412.
Distance: 379 miles (611 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price | $600 Average price | $221 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 33m Average total duration 14h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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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 $222 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $316 (€256).
A bus is $505 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $600 (€485).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 14h 3m.
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 $222 (€179) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $316 (€256).
A bus is $505 (€408) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Plymouth to Glasgow costing on average $600 (€485).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 14h 3m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 5 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Plymouth, Coach Station and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- 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).
- Travel with Loganair, easyJet to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Glasgow by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach South West to go to Glasgow by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Loganair, easyJet.
- 1 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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