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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Barnstaple
Cheapest price
£114
Average price
£158
Fastest journey
9 h 32 m
Average duration
9 h 56 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
532 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Barnstaple is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Barnstaple will cost around £158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.
Of the 3 trains that leave Glasgow for Barnstaple every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 532 km distance in an average of 9 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 38 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Barnstaple
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Barnstaple among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £111.
Distance: 532 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£172 Average Price | £67 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 44m Average total duration 10h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Glasgow to Barnstaple train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Barnstaple trains for today, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:33 Glasgow | 9h52 | 15:25 Barnstaple | 5 changes | |
| 05:48 Glasgow | 8h39 | 14:27 Barnstaple | 3 changes | |
| 06:29 Glasgow | 9h56 | 16:25 Barnstaple | 5 changes | |
| 08:00 Glasgow | 9h28 | 17:28 Barnstaple | 4 changes | |
| 08:00 Glasgow | 9h28 | 17:28 Barnstaple | 3 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Barnstaple
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Trains from Glasgow to Barnstaple run on average 4 times per day, taking around 10h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £111 but you can travel from only £29 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 14:35. The fastest train covers the 532 km distance in 9h 28m.
Distance 532 km |
Average train duration 10h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £111 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 9h 28m |
First train 04:28 |
Last train 14:35 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Barnstaple trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Glasgow and Barnstaple from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Glasgow to Barnstaple train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Barnstaple 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 Barnstaple, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Glasgow and Barnstaple
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
WifiParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:10 - 23:55 Saturday 05:10 - 23:55 Sunday 07:10 - 23:55
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse.
- 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: No
- Toilets Location: The toilet is located on the concourse. Toilet facilities are only available during station opening hours. On Sundays the toilets close at 23:00. Radar - National Key Scheme
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station next to the ticket office
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on the bridge at Cathedral Street
- Metro: Interchange station for SPT Subway
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental- 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
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