The distance between Edinburgh and Barnstaple is around 664km (412 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple by plane, 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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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Wolverhampton then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Manchester Shudehill Interchange and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 14h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Edinburgh and Barnstaple is around 664km (412 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 545km (338 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Edinburgh and Barnstaple by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Avanti West Coast run train services between Edinburgh and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Edinburgh and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Edinburgh to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Shudehill Interchange. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Edinburgh and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Edinburgh to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Barnstaple. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £300 ($355).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 15m | £300($355) | hourly | 664km (412 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 55m | £275($330) | hourly | 738km (459 miles) |
Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 10m | £155($185) | hourly | 717km (445 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane | 4h 45m | £155($180) | hourly | 798km (496 miles) |
Train via Wolverhampton + 1 similar | 7h 50m | £220($260) | every 2 hours | 799km (497 miles) |
Train | 8h 40m | £235($280) | every 4 hours | 875km (544 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 13h 15m | £37($44) | 4 times a week | 789km (490 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 14h 25m | £27($32) | once daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | £125($150) | on demand | 734km (456 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.