There are 10 ways to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Warrington
best- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 15m£207–326Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
13h 15m£59–112Drive 458.3 mi
- Drive from Glasgow to Barnstaplecar 458.3 mi
7h 33m£113–163Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 13m£79–203Train
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
10h 52m£307–434Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 105
14h 15m£94–231Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Exeter, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 26m£111–288Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 2m£86–218Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 56m£131–247Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 58m£146–340
Glasgow to Barnstaple by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £55 - £120 and takes 13h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 6h 13m and costs £75 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Glasgow station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Glasgow to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Central and arriving at Barnstaple via Warrington Bank Quay, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Glasgow and Barnstaple is 500 miles. The road distance is 461 miles.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 10h 15m and costs £200 - £330.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple, including transfers.
Glasgow to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Glasgow Central station.
The best way to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple is to train via Warrington which takes 10h 15m and costs £200 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 13h 15m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £26–95
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £30–110
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £29–120
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–130
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Glasgow to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Glasgow to Barnstaple train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Warrington Bank Quay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Glasgow to Barnstaple is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Glasgow to Barnstaple.
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