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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 13h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £95 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland 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 11m.

How far is it from Scotland to Barnstaple?

The distance between Scotland and Barnstaple is 415 miles. The road distance is 461 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Barnstaple without a car is to train via Warrington which takes 10h 11m and costs £130 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Scotland to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Barnstaple bus from?

Scotland to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Barnstaple train from?

Scotland to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Glasgow Central station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Scotland to Barnstaple is to train via Warrington which takes 10h 11m and costs £130 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 13h 7m.

Where does the Scotland to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Scotland to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Scotland to Barnstaple train arrive?

Scotland to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Barnstaple is 461 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Scotland to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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

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

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Exeter, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Exeter (EXT)plane EDI - EXT
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
5h 28m
£96–254
Fly Glasgow Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane GLA - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 9m
£43–139
Train via Warrington
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 11m
£133–406
Bus
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502
13h 7m
£53–120
Drive 458.3 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Barnstaplecar 458.3 mi
7h 33m
£113–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 30m
£48–154
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 32m
£89–250
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 37m
£52–223
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 14m
£74–250
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Exeter St Davidstrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
10h 45m
£85–299
Train #2
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
12h 39m
£116–304

Scotland to Barnstaple by train

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10h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 412.7 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station via Newhall St, Lordswood Rd, and Bus Station in around 13h 7m.

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