How to travel from Barnstaple to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Newport is around 181km (112 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Newport by train, 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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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Parkway.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($87)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance181km (112 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Newport

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Newport by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Barnstaple and Newport is around 181km (112 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Barnstaple and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Newport is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Newport. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Bristol Parkway. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 35m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Newport. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Newport. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Newport. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3h 35m 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 Newport. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Parkway. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Newport. The distance is around 181km (112 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £74 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Newport

Transport options from Barnstaple to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£74($87)
every 2 hours228km (141 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids3h 20m
£55($65)
every 3 hours227km (141 miles)
Bus
3h 35m
£19($23)
6 times a week209km (130 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£31($37)
on demand181km (112 miles)

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Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport