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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 coach, with an average ticket price of £91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £91, while a flight costs an average of £221.
Distance: 532 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
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£91 Average Price Cheapest | £206 Average Price | £221 Average Price | £122 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 29m Average total duration 13h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 8h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Glasgow to Barnstaple, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Barnstaple:
A coach is £115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Barnstaple costing on average £206.
A coach is £130 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Barnstaple costing on average £221.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Coach takes on average 14h 29m.
You'll arrive about 6h 5m sooner (1h 48m by flight vs 7h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £221 compared to roughly £122 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Barnstaple from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Glasgow to Barnstaple is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Barnstaple are Exeter. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Barnstaple on Omio.
Exeter is a compact Devon city known for its Norman cathedral, Roman history and lively quayside. Medieval streets, independent shops and a strong student presence give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Travel to Barnstaple easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Barnstaple.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Barnstaple:
A coach is £115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Barnstaple costing on average £206.
A coach is £130 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Barnstaple costing on average £221.
Other travel options to Barnstaple take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 6m.
Coach takes on average 14h 29m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Barnstaple as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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