The distance between Glastonbury and Barnstaple is around 116km (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 Glastonbury to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Glastonbury if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
Take the bus to Taunton Ilminster Road Busway and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 3h 15m. 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 Glastonbury and Barnstaple is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Glastonbury and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Glastonbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £20 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Barnstaple, 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 Glastonbury and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Great Western Railway run train services between Glastonbury and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 20m, 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 Glastonbury and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taunton Ilminster Road Busway. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Buses of Somerset, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Barnstaple. Buses run 5 times a week 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 Glastonbury to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Glastonbury and Barnstaple. The distance is around 116km (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 Glastonbury to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around £78 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 20m | £78($90) | every 3 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 20m | £11($13) | 5 times a week | 118km (73 miles) |
Bus via Bridgwater, Bus Station | 3h 15m | £6($7) | once daily | 135km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 30m | £20($24) | on demand | 116km (72 miles) |
Buses of Somerset
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.