The distance between Barnstaple and Nottingham is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham 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 Derby.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Nottingham Coach Stop S10.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to East Midlands (EMA).
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Nottingham by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).
The distance between Barnstaple and Nottingham is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Barnstaple and Nottingham by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Nottingham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Nottingham. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Derby. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Nottingham. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 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 Nottingham. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Nottingham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Nottingham. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Nottingham. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to East Midlands (EMA). instead which will take 7hrs.
The closest major airport to Nottingham is East Midlands Airport (EMA) (EMA) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Nottingham. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Nottingham. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Nottingham is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 419km (260 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £30($35) | once a week | 389km (242 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 7h 15m | £19($23) | once daily | 419km (260 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7hrs | £335($395) | every 2 hours | 2,605km (1,619 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £64($76) | on demand | 368km (229 miles) |
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