How to travel from Derby to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Derby and Barnstaple is around 349km (217 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Derby 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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Train

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance349km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Derby and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Derby to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Derby and Barnstaple is around 349km (217 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 270km (168 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Derby and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Derby to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Derby to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Derby and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Derby and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Derby and Barnstaple. The distance is around 349km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Derby and Barnstaple

Transport options from Derby to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£110($130)
every 3 hours390km (243 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
£52($62)
4 times a week367km (228 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, bus5h 45m
£47($56)
once daily369km (229 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£61($72)
on demand349km (217 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