The distance between Barnstaple and Bradford is around 480km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Bradford Interchange station.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).
The distance between Barnstaple and Bradford is around 480km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Bradford is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Bradford. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Bradford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Barnstaple and Bradford. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Bradford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bradford. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Bradford. The distance is around 480km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 35m | £175($210) | once daily | 803km (499 miles) |
Train | 5h 55m | £150($175) | every 3 hours | 526km (327 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 45m | £35($41) | 3 times a week | 506km (314 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 8h 45m | £21($25) | once daily | 505km (314 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £84($100) | on demand | 480km (299 miles) |
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