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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Plymouth by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 39m
    £89–213

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    13h 25m
    £58–136

  3. Train via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 36m
    £216–344

  4. Drive 483.5 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Plymouthcar car 483.5 mi
    7h 56m
    £117–169

  5. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 53m
    £113–292

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane GLA - NQY
    2. Take the train from Newquay to Partrain train
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 30m
    £85–234

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Plymouthtrain train
    6h 27m
    £100–237

  8. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane EDI - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 13m
    £75–263

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 15m
    £141–267

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    10h 1m
    £330–470

  11. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 49m
    £220–395

Glasgow to Plymouth by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Plymouth, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Plymouth via Warrington Bank Quay and Birmingham New Street in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 13h 25m.

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