How to travel from Dover to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Barnstaple is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dover 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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Take the train to St Pancras International then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
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Train and Plane

Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £470($555)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Dover to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).

The distance between Dover and Barnstaple is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 375km (233 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Dover and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

South Eastern Trains Service and Great Western Railway run train services between Dover and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dover and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dover to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Canterbury Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Dover and Barnstaple. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International and then to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Dover and Barnstaple. The distance is around 433km (269 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Barnstaple

Transport options from Dover to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
£120($140)
every 2 hours468km (291 miles)
Train via London Charing Cross5h 15m
£120($140)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 5m
£470($555)
every 2 hours658km (409 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane5h 45m
£650($770)
every 2 hours1,353km (841 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
£21($25)
once daily483km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£75($89)
on demand433km (269 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