How to travel from Barnstaple to Birmingham, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Birmingham is around 284km (177 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Birmingham 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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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Birmingham New Street.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)

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Drive

Drive to Birmingham.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Birmingham

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Birmingham by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Barnstaple and Birmingham is around 284km (177 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Barnstaple and Birmingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Birmingham is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Birmingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Birmingham. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Birmingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Birmingham. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Barnstaple and Birmingham. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Birmingham with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 5hrs.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Birmingham. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Birmingham. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Birmingham New Street. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Birmingham is Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Birmingham. East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Barnstaple and Birmingham. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Birmingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).

How do I get from Barnstaple to Birmingham

Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Birmingham

Transport options from Barnstaple to Birmingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
£95($115)
every 2 hours327km (203 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
£19($23)
6 times a week305km (190 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station5h 10m
£14($16)
once daily303km (188 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£50($59)
on demand284km (177 miles)

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Airports near Birmingham

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

BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Birmingham
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Birmingham
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Birmingham