The distance between Glasgow and Exeter is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Glasgow to Exeter by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Exeter (EXT).
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Take the train to Warrington Bank Quay then Birmingham New Street and then to Exeter St Davids.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Navigation Street and then to Exeter Sidwell St.
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There are several options for getting from Glasgow to Exeter by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 12h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Glasgow and Exeter is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 573km (356 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Glasgow and Exeter by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Exeter is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Glasgow and Exeter, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Glasgow and Exeter. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Glasgow and Exeter with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 8h 55m.
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service, Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway run train services between Glasgow and Exeter. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Glasgow and Exeter. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glasgow to Exeter. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Navigation Street and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Glasgow and Exeter. Buses run twice daily and take around 12h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Glasgow and Exeter. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and arrive at Exeter (EXT). The flight takes around 1h 25m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Glasgow and Exeter with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 25m.
Loganair and Aer Lingus fly between Glasgow and Exeter. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT). These flights usually take around 1h 25m.
The flight from Glasgow to Exeter typically takes around 1h 25m. Flights depart from Glasgow (GLA) and and arrive into Exeter (EXT).
The closest major airport to Exeter is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Exeter. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glasgow and Exeter. The distance is around 712km (442 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Glasgow to Exeter is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around £245 ($290).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2hrs | £245($290) | hourly | 599km (372 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 40m | £125($150) | hourly | 659km (410 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £150($180) | hourly | 707km (439 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 6h 40m | £210($250) | every 2 hours | 737km (458 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids | 8h 55m | £255($300) | 6 times a week | 890km (553 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 9h 30m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 811km (504 miles) |
Bus | 12h 10m | £35($41) | twice daily | 775km (482 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | £81($95) | on demand | 712km (442 miles) |
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The following major airports near Exeter offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.