How to travel from Exmouth to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Exmouth and Barnstaple is around 80km (50 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Exmouth to Barnstaple by train, taxi 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 via Exeter St Davids

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

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Barnstaple.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance94km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Exmouth and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Exmouth to Barnstaple by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Exmouth and Barnstaple is around 80km (50 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (43 miles)

It takes around 1h 45m to get from Exmouth and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Exmouth to Barnstaple is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Exmouth and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Exmouth and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Exmouth and Barnstaple with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a week and takes 1h 45m.

Great Western Railway run train services between Exmouth and Barnstaple. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 1h 45m, 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 Exmouth and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a taxi to Barnstaple. instead which will take 1h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Exmouth to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 1h 45m.

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 Exmouth and Barnstaple. The distance is around 94km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exmouth to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

How do I get from Exmouth to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Exmouth and Barnstaple

Transport options from Exmouth to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Exeter St Davids + 1 similar
1h 40m
£23($27)
hourly80km (50 miles)
Train1h 45m
£20($24)
5 times a week80km (50 miles)
Taxi
1h 10m
£135($160)
on demand94km (58 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£17($20)
on demand94km (58 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