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There are 9 ways to get from Bideford to Glasgow by train, bus, car or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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Train

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
  2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station

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Bus, train

  1. Take the bus from Kingsley Road to Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Halston Hotel
  3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central

Drive

  1. Drive from Bideford to Glasgow

Train to Exeter, fly to Glasgow

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Glasgow (GLA)

Train, train to Bristol, fly to Glasgow

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
  3. Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Glasgow (GLA)

Train to Exeter, fly to Edinburgh, bus

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI)
  3. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station

Train, train to Bristol, fly to Edinburgh, bus

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
  3. Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
  4. Take the bus from Airport to Buchanan Bus Station

Train, train to Southampton, fly to Glasgow

  1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
  2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
  3. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
  4. Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Glasgow (GLA)

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The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Glasgow is to bus which costs £50 - £80 and takes 15h 12m.

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The fastest way to get from Bideford to Glasgow is to train and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs £100 - £330.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Bideford Quay and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Barnstaple Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 12m.

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The distance between Bideford and Glasgow is 337 miles. The road distance is 471 miles.

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The best way to get from Bideford to Glasgow without a car is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs £240 - £800.

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It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Bideford to Glasgow, including transfers.

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Bideford to Glasgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Barnstaple Bus Station.

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The best way to get from Bideford to Glasgow is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs £240 - £800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £80 and takes 15h 12m.

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The quickest flight from Exeter Airport to Glasgow Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.

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Bideford to Glasgow bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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Map of how to get from Bideford to Glasgow.
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  • Distance: 337 miles
  • Duration: 12h 17m

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

You can take a train from Bideford to Glasgow via Barnstaple, Bus Station, Barnstaple, Rail Station, Barnstaple, and Exeter St Davids in around 12h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bideford to Glasgow via Barnstaple Bus Station, Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN, and Shudehill Interchange in around 15h 12m.

Airlines
easyJet
Website
easyjet.com
Flights from Bristol to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£30 - £170
Flights from Bristol to Glasgow via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
£30 - £170
Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1h 13m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£30 - £190
Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
3h 2m
When
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price
£30 - £190
Flights from Southampton to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
£55 - £470
Flights from Southampton to Glasgow via Belfast (Aldergrove)
Ave. Duration
3h 35m
When
Sunday
Estimated price
£55 - £470
Loganair
Website
loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
£150 - £600
Flights from Exeter to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration
1h 25m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£120 - £350
Flights from Southampton to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
£100 - £600
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Bristol to Edinburgh via Dublin
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price
£30 - £270
Train operators
First Great Western Service
Phone
+44 3457 000 125
Email
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website
gwr.com
Train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
Ave. Duration
1h 5m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£18 - £45
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£18 - £26
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£30 - £45
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
Frequency
Every 2 hours
Estimated price
£35 - £80
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£35 - £50
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£50 - £80
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
Ave. Duration
37 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£13 - £35
Website
https://www.gwr.com/
Anytime Day Single
£13 - £19
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£23 - £35
CrossCountry
Phone
0344 736 9123
Email
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website
crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Exeter St Davids to Glasgow Central
Ave. Duration
8h 46m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£220 - £750
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£220 - £320
1st Class
£500 - £750
Train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads
Ave. Duration
57 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£40 - £110
Website
https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Standard
£40 - £65
1st Class
£70 - £110
South Western Railway
Phone
0345 6000 650
Website
southwesternrailway.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to Salisbury
Ave. Duration
1h 51m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£35 - £90
Website
https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£35 - £55
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£65 - £90
Train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkway
Ave. Duration
49 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£13 - £30
Website
https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
Anytime Day Single
£13 - £19
Anytime Day Single 1st Class
£22 - £30
Bus operators
National Express
Phone
08717 81 81 81
Website
nationalexpress.com
Bus from Kingsley Road to Bus Station
Ave. Duration
3h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£21 - £30
Website
https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
FlixBus
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Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Cabot Circus to Halston Hotel
Ave. Duration
7h 30m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£30 - £45
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Bus from Manchester to Glasgow
Ave. Duration
5h
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
£24 - £35
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Book at
https://shop.global.flixbus.com/
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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Megabus UK
Email
enquiries@megabus.com
Website
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Barnstaple Bus Station to Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Ave. Duration
8h 9m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
£27 - £40
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
Ave. Duration
4h 30m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
£21 - £30
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables
Bus from Edinburgh Airport Arrivals Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station
Ave. Duration
59 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
£10 - £14
Website
https://uk.megabus.com
Schedules at
https://uk.megabus.com/timetables

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Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Glasgow is 471 miles. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Bideford to Glasgow.

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Loganair offers flights from Exeter Airport to Glasgow Airport.

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