What is the cheapest way to get from Exeter to Paisley?

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Paisley is to bus via Bristol which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Paisley?

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Paisley is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs £60 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Paisley?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Exeter and arriving at St Mirren Street via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Paisley?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Paisley. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Paisley Gilmour Street via Birmingham New Street, Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Exeter to Paisley?

The distance between Exeter and Paisley is 406 miles. The road distance is 450.3 miles.

How do I travel from Exeter to Paisley without a car?

The best way to get from Exeter to Paisley without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 3m and costs £160 - £310.

How long does it take to get from Exeter to Paisley?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Exeter to Paisley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Paisley bus from?

Exeter to Paisley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Paisley train from?

Exeter to Paisley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train, bus or fly from Exeter to Paisley?

The best way to get from Exeter to Paisley is to train via Preston which takes 8h 3m and costs £160 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 13h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £40 - £240 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Exeter to Paisley bus arrive?

Exeter to Paisley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Paisley train arrive?

Exeter to Paisley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Paisley?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Paisley is 450 miles. It takes approximately 7h 22m to drive from Exeter to Paisley.

How do I get a train ticket from Exeter to Paisley?

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Where can I stay near Paisley?

There are 448+ hotels available in Paisley.

Exeter to Paisley - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Paisley 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
4h 26m
£64–150
Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane EXT - GLA
4h 59m
£44–240
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
8h 3m
£166–309
Bus via Bristol
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 21m
£47–105
Drive 447.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Paisleycar 447.7 mi
7h 22m
£112–161
Fly Exeter to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
4h 57m
£106–270
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
5h 44m
£92–200
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
5h 34m
£119–216
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane SOU - GLA
6h 12m
£87–261
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 23m
£303–421
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 49m
£93–220

Exeter to Paisley by train

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Distance: 403.3 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Paisley Gilmour Street via Birmingham New Street, Preston, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to St Mirren Street via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall St, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 21m.

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