The distance between Barnstaple and Edinburgh is around 665km (413 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Edinburgh (EDI).
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Birmingham New Street and then to Edinburgh.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bond St then Dunbar Asda Spott Rd and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Edinburgh by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £280 ($330).
The distance between Barnstaple and Edinburgh is around 665km (413 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (338 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Edinburgh by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx £280 ($330).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Edinburgh, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Edinburgh. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Barnstaple and Edinburgh. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 45m, 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 Edinburgh. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Dunbar Asda Spott Rd. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Megabus UK, East Coast Buses and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Edinburgh. Buses run twice a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Edinburgh. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) 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 Edinburgh. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Edinburgh is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Exeter St Davids, Fly + 2 similar | 3h 35m | £280($330) | 5 times a week | 665km (413 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 10m | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 716km (445 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 4h 45m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 797km (495 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids + 1 similar | 7h 40m | £210($250) | every 3 hours | 799km (497 miles) |
Train | 8h 45m | £230($270) | every 4 hours | 878km (546 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 20m | £49($58) | twice a week | 832km (517 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 14h 45m | £27($32) | once daily | 861km (535 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £125($150) | on demand | 734km (456 miles) |
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