The distance between Barnstaple and Hull is around 507km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Hull 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 then Sheffield and then to Hull.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Humberside (HUY).
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Hull.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Hull by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £88 ($105).
The distance between Barnstaple and Hull is around 507km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Barnstaple and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Hull is to drive which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx £88 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Hull. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Sheffield. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Barnstaple and Hull. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Hull. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Hull. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Humberside (HUY). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Hull is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Hull. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Hull. The distance is around 507km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 15m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 546km (339 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 8h 50m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 667km (414 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 20m | £520($615) | every 2 hours | 1,236km (768 miles) |
Bus | 9hrs | £29($34) | 6 times a week | 524km (325 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | £88($105) | on demand | 507km (315 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Hull offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.