The distance between Barnstaple and Leeds is around 475km (295 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 Leeds 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 Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Leeds Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Leeds by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 10m. 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 £83 ($100).
The distance between Barnstaple and Leeds is around 475km (295 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 347km (216 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Barnstaple and Leeds 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 Leeds is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £83 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Leeds, 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 Leeds. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Leeds. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Leeds. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Leeds. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Leeds. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Leeds. 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 15m.
The closest major airport to Leeds is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Leeds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Leeds. The distance is around 475km (295 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 Leeds is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 5h 15m | £170($205) | once daily | 788km (490 miles) |
Train | 5h 40m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 511km (318 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | £34($40) | 6 times a week | 496km (308 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 8h 10m | £21($25) | once daily | 488km (303 miles) |
Drive | 4h 55m | £83($100) | on demand | 475km (295 miles) |
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