How to travel from Barnstaple to Hull, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Sheffield and then to Hull.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Bristol Parkway and then to Cardiff Central then fly from Cardiff (CWL) to Humberside (HUY).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £520($615)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Hull.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £29($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance507km (315 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Hull

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Hull

Transport options from Barnstaple to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 15m
£150($180)
every 3 hours546km (339 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids8h 50m
£170($200)
every 3 hours667km (414 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 20m
£520($615)
every 2 hours1,236km (768 miles)
Bus
9hrs
£29($34)
6 times a week524km (325 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
£88($105)
on demand507km (315 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Hull

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Hull
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Hull
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hull