The average train between Glasgow and Exeter takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Glasgow to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Glasgow and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 8:06 PM which arrives into Exeter at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Exeter station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
Glasgow to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Exeter train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Glasgow to Exeter train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Cross Country.
The distance between Glasgow and Exeter is 573.8 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davids via Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 23m.