The distance between Doncaster and Barnstaple is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Doncaster to Barnstaple by train, 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 Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Barnstaple by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).
The distance between Doncaster and Barnstaple is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 337km (209 miles)
It takes around 5h 20m to get from Doncaster and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Barnstaple is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Doncaster and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster 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 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster 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 30m.
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 Doncaster and Barnstaple. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 30m | £220($260) | twice a week | 757km (470 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 5h 20m | £170($200) | twice a week | 800km (497 miles) |
Train to Manchester Oxford Road, plane | 6h 35m | £315($370) | hourly | 722km (449 miles) |
Train | 5h 20m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 478km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £76($90) | on demand | 438km (272 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.