There are 9 ways to get from Glasgow to Paignton by train, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Warrington
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain
9h 21m£184–288Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
5h 31m£75–190Drive 462.3 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Paigntoncar 462.3 mi
7h 34m£115–167Fly Glasgow Airport to Exeter, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Exeter (EXT)plane GLA - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
6h 38m£106–240Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Newton Abbottrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
9h 58m£259–382Train #2
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
12h 5m£177–313Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
5h 52m£105–295Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newton Abbottrain
6h 20m£82–205Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain
7h 1m£113–219
Glasgow to Paignton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Paignton is to fly and train which costs £75 - £190 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Paignton is to fly and train which takes 5h 31m and costs £75 - £190.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Paignton via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
The distance between Glasgow and Paignton is 489 miles. The road distance is 465 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Paignton without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 9h 21m and costs £180 - £290.
It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Glasgow to Paignton, including transfers.
Glasgow to Paignton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Glasgow to Paignton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Paignton is 465 miles. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Glasgow to Paignton.
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What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Paignton via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Newton Abbot in around 9h 21m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £25–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–80
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–80
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
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