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

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  1. Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane GLA - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 5m
    £82–208

  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 Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    13h 15m
    £63–121

  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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    10h 11m
    £212–337

  4. Drive 458.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Barnstaplecar car 458.3 mi
    7h 33m
    £112–162

  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 Barnstapletrain train
    6h 45m
    £107–272

  6. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 53m
    £92–227

  7. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 49m
    £138–267

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 57m
    £152–365

  9. 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 Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    8h 35m
    £106–312

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train Glasgow Central - Plymouth
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
    10h 52m
    £322–458

  11. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    14h 15m
    £93–223

Glasgow to Barnstaple by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration10h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Barnstaple via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street, and Exeter St Davids in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 13h 15m.

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