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How to get fromScotland to Barnstapleby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane EDI - EXT
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    5h 57m
    £112–302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 105
    13h 15m
    £56–88

  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 16m
    £187–301

  4. Drive  458.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Barnstaplecar car 458.3 mi
    7h 33m
    £114–164

  5. 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 Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    6h 15m
    £79–198

  6. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - 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 32m
    £88–212

  7. Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane ABZ - 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 34m
    £123–330

  8. Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane INV - 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 44m
    £88–230

  9. 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
    £263–392

  10. 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
    £69–117

Scotland to Barnstaple by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration10h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 412.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between 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 16m. 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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