How to travel from Barnstaple to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Barnstaple and Belfast is around 543km (337 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Belfast by car, train, ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£190($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration12h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Belfast.
- Duration10h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£225($265)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Belfast by car, train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around £90 ($110) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £190 ($225).
The distance between Barnstaple and Belfast is around 543km (337 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 411km (255 miles)
It takes around 13h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Belfast by car, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £190 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Belfast is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £90 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Barnstaple to Belfast. We recommend that you drive to Gowerton then take the train to Clarbeston Road then take a ferry to Rosslare then take the train to Connolly and then to Belfast City Centre Lanyon Place. instead which will take 13h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Belfast is to drive, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13h 10m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £190($225) | 5 times a week | 543km (337 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 3h 45m | £175($205) | every 2 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 661km (411 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 12h 25m | £175($205) | 3 times a week | 707km (439 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, ferry | 14h 30m | £210($250) | 3 times a week | 747km (464 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 14h 20m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 684km (425 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 45m | £225($265) | 4 times a day | 768km (477 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 13h 10m | £160($190) | twice daily | 831km (517 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barnstaple and Belfast
Train operators
Transport for Wales
London Midland
Bus companies
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast