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South West to Scotland

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from South West to Scotland

Composite routes from South West to Scotland

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$253.16
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$164.55
Plane from Bristol Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Exeter to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$443.02

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Exeter to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bristol Bond St to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$51.90–$120.25

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Exeter to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43
Bus from Birmingham to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
7h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$59.49–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$316.44
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from South West to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from South West to Scotland is to bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 12h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from South West to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from South West to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $195.65 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between South West and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from South West to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Creedy Bridge and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station via Exeter and Bristol Bond St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.

How far is it from South West to Scotland?

The distance between South West and Scotland is 620 km. The road distance is 712.1 km.

How do I travel from South West to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from South West to Scotland without a car is to train via Preston which takes 8h 57m and costs $195.65 - $706.52 .

How long does it take to get from South West to Scotland?

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from South West to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the South West to Scotland bus from?

South West to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Train, bus or fly from South West to Scotland?

The best way to get from South West to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $195.65 - $423.91 . Alternatively, you can train via Preston, which costs $195.65 - $706.52 and takes 8h 57m, you could also bus, which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 12h 48m.

Where does the South West to Scotland bus arrive?

South West to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Can I drive from South West to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between South West to Scotland is 712 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from South West to Scotland.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 160+ hotels available in Scotland. Prices start at $56.85 per night.
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