The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Barnstaple is around 659km (410 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Barnstaple by car, ferry, train 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 Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Barnstaple by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £150 ($175) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Barnstaple is around 659km (410 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Barnstaple by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Barnstaple is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Barnstaple is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £150 ($175) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 25m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Giant’s Causeway to Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Barnstaple is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Antrim, plane + 2 similar | 5h 25m | £170($200) | every 3 hours | 724km (450 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | £225($270) | hourly | 659km (410 miles) |
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6hrs | £185($215) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 30m | £150($175) | every 4 hours | 928km (576 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.