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How to get fromGlasgow to Plymptonby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Warrington

    best
    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
    10h 17m
    £196–297

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087
    13h 44m
    £63–96

  3. Drive  478.6 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Plymptoncar car 478.6 mi
    7h 48m
    £121–175

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    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
    6h 20m
    £84–201

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Plymouthtrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    10h 43m
    £269–393

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus bus G3
    2. Take the bus from Glastonbury Festival Coach Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus G5
    14h 50m
    £79–132

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

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    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
    7h 25m
    £102–250

  8. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 5m
    £128–345

  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 55m
    £125–235

  10. Fly Glasgow Airport to Newquay Cornwall Airport, line 57 bus, train, bus

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane GLA - NQY
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Royal Parade to St Marys Courtbus bus
    7h 32m
    £82–224

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane GLA - SOU
    2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain train
    3. Take the train from Reading to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 11m
    £133–346

Glasgow to Plympton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration10h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£196Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.6 mi
  • Duration: 10h 17m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to St Marys Court via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, Plymouth, and Royal Parade in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St Marys Court via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Plymouth Coach Station, and Royal Parade in around 13h 44m.

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