How to travel from Doncaster to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Doncaster and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Doncaster to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Doncaster and Barnstaple

Transport options from Doncaster to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 30m
£220($260)
twice a week757km (470 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 20m
£170($200)
twice a week800km (497 miles)
Train to Manchester Oxford Road, plane6h 35m
£315($370)
hourly722km (449 miles)
Train
5h 20m
£135($160)
every 3 hours478km (297 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£76($90)
on demand438km (272 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