How to travel from Barnstaple to Crewe, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Crewe is around 365km (227 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Crewe 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 then Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Crewe.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance365km (227 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Crewe

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Crewe by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($75).

The distance between Barnstaple and Crewe is around 365km (227 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 250km (156 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Barnstaple and Crewe by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Crewe is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £63 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Crewe, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Crewe. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, London Midland, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales run train services between Barnstaple and Crewe. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Crewe. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Crewe. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Crewe. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 10m 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 Crewe. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Crewe. instead which will take 4h 25m.

The closest major airport to Crewe is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Crewe. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) 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 Crewe. The distance is around 365km (227 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Crewe is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Crewe

Transport options from Barnstaple to Crewe
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£105($125)
every 2 hours411km (256 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids6h 10m
£135($160)
every 3 hours468km (291 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£30($35)
6 times a week405km (252 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£63($75)
on demand365km (227 miles)

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Airports near Crewe

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

MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
31km (19 miles) from Crewe
LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Crewe
EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Crewe