How to travel from Barnstaple to Newry, United Kingdom
The distance between Barnstaple and Newry is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Newry by car, train, ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Newry → Barnstaple if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Newry Train Station.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£200($240)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Newry.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Newry
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Newry by car, train, ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £100 ($120) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($205).
The distance between Barnstaple and Newry is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (234 miles)
It takes around 12h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Newry by car, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Newry is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £170 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Newry is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £100 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barnstaple and Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Barnstaple and Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Newry. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the bus to Newry. instead which will take 5h 55m.
The closest major airport to Newry is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 54km (34 miles) from Newry. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Barnstaple to Newry. We recommend that you drive to Gowerton then take the train to Clarbeston Road then take a ferry to Rosslare then take the train to Dublin Connolly and then to Newry. instead which will take 12h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Newry is to drive, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 10m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Newry
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 30m | £200($240) | 5 times a week | 611km (380 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 4h 15m | £170($205) | 5 times a week | 527km (328 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 4h 30m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 623km (387 miles) |
| Train to Exeter St Davids, plane and bus | 5h 35m | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 664km (413 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 723km (449 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 10hrs | £215($255) | 4 times a day | 707km (439 miles) |
| Car, Train and Ferry | 12h 10m | £155($185) | twice daily | 761km (473 miles) |
| Drive to Gowerton, train and ferry | 12h 15m | £115($135) | once daily | 761km (473 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barnstaple and Newry
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Airports near Newry
The following major airports near Newry offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 54km (34 miles) from Newry
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Newry
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Newry