What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Scotland?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Scotland is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Scotland?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs £100 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Glasgow Central via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Scotland?

The distance between Barnstaple and Scotland is 415 miles. The road distance is 460.6 miles.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Scotland without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Scotland without a car is to train via Preston which takes 9h 36m and costs £170 - £350.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Scotland?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Barnstaple to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Scotland bus from?

Barnstaple to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Scotland train from?

Barnstaple to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Scotland?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Scotland is to train via Preston which takes 9h 36m and costs £170 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Scotland bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Scotland train arrive?

Barnstaple to Scotland train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Scotland is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Barnstaple to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Scotland?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Barnstaple to Scotland?

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Barnstaple to Scotland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane EXT - EDI
5h 30m
£100–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
13h 30m
£54–108
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
9h 36m
£177–342
Drive 457.9 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Glasgowcar 457.9 mi
7h 32m
£112–162
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
5h 52m
£83–190
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BRS - GLA
5h 41m
£75–180
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BRS - ABZ
6h 39m
£124–287
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BRS - INV
6h 54m
£83–259
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
7h 9m
£130–254
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain Barnstaple - Exeter Central / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
10h 53m
£307–452
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
14h 55m
£90–228

Barnstaple to Scotland by train

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Distance: 412.7 mi
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Glasgow Central via Exeter St Davids, Birmingham New Street, and Preston in around 9h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Newhall St in around 13h 30m.

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