How to travel from Barnstaple to Seaton, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Seaton is around 581km (361 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Seaton 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 to Exeter St Davids, plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £200($235)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £41($48)

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance581km (361 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Seaton

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Seaton by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £200 ($235).

The distance between Barnstaple and Seaton is around 581km (361 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from Barnstaple and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Seaton is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £200 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Seaton. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, Leeds and Thornaby. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Great Western Railway, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Barnstaple and Seaton. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Seaton. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street and Middlesbrough. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Seaton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 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 Seaton. 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 Seaton Carew. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Seaton. The distance is around 581km (361 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Seaton

Transport options from Barnstaple to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane + 3 similar
4h 15m
£200($235)
5 times a week629km (391 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
£170($200)
once daily670km (416 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane6h 35m
£190($225)
every 2 hours966km (600 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane7hrs
£185($220)
every 2 hours1,045km (650 miles)
Train
7h 10m
£165($195)
every 3 hours646km (402 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 20m
£41($48)
3 times a week605km (376 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station10h 35m
£25($30)
once daily625km (388 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
£100($120)
on demand581km (361 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton