Rome2Rio

How to get fromExeter to Glasgowby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Glasgow

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Exeter to Glasgow by train, plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    4h 9m
    £64–159

  2. Bus via Bristol

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    12h
    £54–91

  3. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    7h 52m
    £159–281

  4. Drive  440.4 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Glasgowcar car 440.4 mi
    7h 13m
    £109–157

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 52m
    £71–179

  6. Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    2. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 10m
    £94–273

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    5h 15m
    £100–198

  8. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane SOU - GLA
    5h 59m
    £80–253

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    8h 48m
    £240–360

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    12h 35m
    £71–124

Exeter to Glasgow by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£159Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Exeter to Glasgow.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 409.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Glasgow, Scotland?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Carlisle in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Millennium Point in around 12h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There