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There are 8 ways to get from Plymouth to Glasgow by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BRS - GLA
    5h 1m
    £91–210

  2. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane NQY - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    £65–243

  3. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
    8h 44m
    £213–350

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    14h 35m
    £101–246

  5. Drive 482.9 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Glasgowcar car 482.9 mi
    7h 55m
    £117–169

  6. Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane EXT - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 33m
    £112–291

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

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BRS - EDI
    3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    5h 51m
    £101–235

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Glasgow Centraltrain train Plymouth - Glasgow Central
    9h 48m
    £330–470

Plymouth to Glasgow by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£213Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Glasgow Central via Birmingham New Street and Preston in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 14h 35m.

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