The distance between Barnstaple and Glastonbury is around 115km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Castle Cary.
Take the bus to Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue and then to Glastonbury Town Hall.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Glastonbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £20 ($24).
The distance between Barnstaple and Glastonbury is around 115km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Glastonbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Glastonbury is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Glastonbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Castle Cary. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Barnstaple and Glastonbury. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Glastonbury. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Glastonbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Megabus UK, Buses of Somerset and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Glastonbury. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Glastonbury. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Castle Cary. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Glastonbury is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 27km (16 miles) from Glastonbury. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Glastonbury. The distance is around 115km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Glastonbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 10m | £79($95) | every 4 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £11($13) | twice daily | 117km (73 miles) |
Bus via Bridgwater | 3h 30m | £6($7) | once daily | 136km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £20($24) | on demand | 115km (72 miles) |
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The following major airports near Glastonbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.