How to travel from Barnstaple to Leeds, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £170($205)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £145($170)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)

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Drive

Drive to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance475km (295 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Leeds

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Leeds

Transport options from Barnstaple to Leeds
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 15m
£170($205)
once daily788km (490 miles)
Train
5h 40m
£145($170)
every 3 hours511km (318 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 30m
£34($40)
6 times a week496km (308 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station8h 10m
£21($25)
once daily488km (303 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£83($100)
on demand475km (295 miles)

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Airports near Leeds

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Leeds
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Leeds
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Leeds