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 12h 55m.

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 45m and costs £65 - £200.

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 Bampfylde Street and arriving at St Mirren Street via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

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 7h 59m.

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 7h 59m and costs £170 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street 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 7h 59m and costs £170 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 12h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £85 - £250 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Paisley bus arrive?

Exeter to Paisley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at 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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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

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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 45m
£70–192
Bus via Bristol
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
12h 55m
£49–105
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
7h 59m
£171–302
Drive 447.7 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Paisleycar 447.7 mi
7h 22m
£110–159
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 Centraltrain
5h 31m
£110–245
Fly Exeter to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane EXT - GLA
5h 20m
£89–250
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 Centraltrain
6h 17m
£103–227
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 48m
£120–229
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 32m
£98–271
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 15m
£287–398
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 41m
£92–219

Exeter to Paisley by train

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7h 59mAverage Duration

£171Cheapest Price

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Distance: 403.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to St Mirren Street via Bristol Bus Station, Newhall Street, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 55m.

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