How to travel from Barnstaple to Nottingham, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Nottingham Coach Stop S10.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)

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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 East Midlands (EMA).

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time4h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £335($395)
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Drive

Drive to Nottingham.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Nottingham

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Nottingham

Transport options from Barnstaple to Nottingham
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
£130($155)
every 3 hours419km (260 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
£30($35)
once a week389km (242 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station7h 15m
£19($23)
once daily419km (260 miles)
Train and Plane
7hrs
£335($395)
every 2 hours2,605km (1,619 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£64($76)
on demand368km (229 miles)

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Airports near Nottingham

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

EMA
East Midlands Airport (EMA)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Nottingham
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Nottingham
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Nottingham