How to travel from Bradford to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Barnstaple is around 479km (298 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bradford to Barnstaple 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 and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Manchester Victoria then take the bus to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance479km (298 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Bradford and Barnstaple is around 479km (298 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Bradford and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Barnstaple is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bradford and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 50m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Barnstaple. The distance is around 479km (298 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Barnstaple

Transport options from Bradford to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
£225($265)
twice a week760km (472 miles)
Train
5h 55m
£150($175)
every 3 hours523km (325 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 25m
£39($46)
4 times a week511km (318 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£83($100)
on demand479km (298 miles)

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Airports near Barnstaple

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple