Rome2Rio

How to get fromPaignton to Scotlandby train, plane, bus, or car

Find Transport to Scotland

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Paignton to Scotland 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 Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    5h 1m
    £110–275

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 404 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 28m
    £52–118

  3. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    3. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    9h 4m
    £174–306

  4. Drive  462.2 mi

    1. Drive from Paignton to Glasgowcar car 462.2 mi
    7h 34m
    £115–166

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 21m
    £76–194

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    5h 33m
    £86–209

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BRS - ABZ
    5h 52m
    £120–336

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    10h 26m
    £284–406

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgowbus bus
    12h 46m
    £152–266

Paignton to Scotland by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£174Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Paignton to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 401.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Paignton, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Paignton to Glasgow Central via Newton Abbot, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Buchanan Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Millennium Point in around 14h 28m.

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

More Questions & Answers