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.
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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids then Leeds and then to Thornaby.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Middlesbrough.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Exeter St Davids, plane + 3 similar | 4h 15m | £200($235) | 5 times a week | 629km (391 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £170($200) | once daily | 670km (416 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 6h 35m | £190($225) | every 2 hours | 966km (600 miles) |
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane | 7hrs | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 1,045km (650 miles) |
Train | 7h 10m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 646km (402 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 20m | £41($48) | 3 times a week | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station | 10h 35m | £25($30) | once daily | 625km (388 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | £100($120) | on demand | 581km (361 miles) |
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