The distance between Birmingham and Barnstaple is around 284km (176 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Birmingham to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. 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 Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £49 ($58).
The distance between Birmingham and Barnstaple is around 284km (176 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 215km (134 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Birmingham and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £49 ($58).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Birmingham and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Birmingham to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Birmingham and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Birmingham and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Birmingham and Barnstaple with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5hrs.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Birmingham and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Barnstaple is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Birmingham and Barnstaple. The distance is around 284km (176 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 35m | £95($115) | every 2 hours | 327km (203 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £14($16) | once daily | 302km (188 miles) |
Bus | 5hrs | £19($22) | 4 times a week | 301km (187 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £49($58) | on demand | 284km (176 miles) |
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.