How to travel from Hastings to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Barnstaple is around 405km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Hastings 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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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £440($520)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London Charing Cross then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Gatwick Airport, bus

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station then Bridgwater and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £60($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance405km (251 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £55 ($65) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £70 ($83).

The distance between Hastings and Barnstaple is around 405km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 326km (203 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Hastings 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 Hastings to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £70 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £55 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Charing Cross, Paddington station and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Great Western Railway, Southern Service and South Western Railway run train services between Hastings and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Hastings and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 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 Hastings and Barnstaple. The distance is around 405km (251 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 Hastings to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

How do I get from Hastings to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Barnstaple

Transport options from Hastings to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
£440($520)
hourly576km (358 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane6hrs
£360($425)
hourly761km (473 miles)
Train to London Charing Cross, plane6h 20m
£645($765)
hourly1,329km (826 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 10m
£115($140)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Train via Clapham Junction6h 25m
£125($145)
every 2 hours460km (286 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
£60($71)
once daily493km (307 miles)
Train and Bus8hrs
£55($65)
5 times a week480km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£70($83)
on demand405km (251 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