The cheapest and fastest trains from Barnstaple to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£491
Average price
£491
Fastest journey
10 h 40 m
Average duration
10 h 44 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Barnstaple to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Barnstaple to Glasgow will cost around £491 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £491.
To travel from Barnstaple to Glasgow you need to make at least one change.
10:3510h47Barnstaple21:22Glasgow£4911One-way1 change
11:3510h40Barnstaple22:15Glasgow£4911One-way1 change
11:3510h40Barnstaple22:15Glasgow£4911One-way1 change
10:3510h47Barnstaple21:22Glasgow£4911One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Barnstaple to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Barnstaple to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £117. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £117, and a train costs an average of £491.
Distance: 532 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£491 Average Price | £117 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 13m Average total duration Fastest 10h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 5m Average total duration 18h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Barnstaple to Glasgow train times
The table below shows live departures for Barnstaple to Glasgow trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:35 Barnstaple | 10h47 | 21:22 Glasgow | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:35 Barnstaple | 10h40 | 22:15 Glasgow | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Barnstaple to Glasgow
Trains from Barnstaple to Glasgow run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £491 but you can travel from only £117 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 15:32. The fastest train covers the 532 km distance in 10h 39m.
Distance 532 km |
Average train duration 10h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £491 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 39m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 15:32 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 3 days |
Train companies: Great Western Railway (GWR) from Barnstaple to Glasgow trainsGreat Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Barnstaple and Glasgow from £117. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Barnstaple to Glasgow train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Barnstaple to Glasgow by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Barnstaple and Glasgow
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 17:50 Saturday 06:15 - 17:50 Sunday 09:20 - 16:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Station Masters Cafe
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step free Category A station - step free access available to the platform. Safety warning - Please be aware that this station has no tactile paving on the platform edge. Please take extra care when using this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hotel Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
- Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.
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