How to travel from Glastonbury to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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 BarnstapleGlastonbury if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £78($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Taunton Ilminster Road Busway and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £11($13)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance116km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Barnstaple

Transport options from Glastonbury to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
£78($90)
every 3 hours179km (111 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 20m
£11($13)
5 times a week118km (73 miles)
Bus via Bridgwater, Bus Station3h 15m
£6($7)
once daily135km (84 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
£20($24)
on demand116km (72 miles)

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Airports near Barnstaple

The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple