How to travel from Bangor to Barnstaple, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Barnstaple is around 553km (344 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Bangor to Barnstaple by ferry, bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Barnstaple.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Barnstaple
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Barnstaple by ferry, bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £120 ($145) and will take around 15h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Bangor and Barnstaple is around 553km (344 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (148 miles)
It takes around 15h 30m to get from Bangor and Barnstaple by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £120 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 30m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station. instead which will take 15h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 30m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Barnstaple
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | £215($255) | hourly | 553km (344 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 10m | £170($200) | hourly | 631km (392 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 55m | £165($195) | hourly | 684km (425 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 30m | £120($145) | 3 times a week | 722km (449 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 45m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 858km (533 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Barnstaple
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Train operators
Airports near Barnstaple
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple