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.
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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Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to London Charing Cross then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Gatwick Airport then take the bus to Heathrow Central Bus Station then Bridgwater and then to Barnstaple.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 45m | £440($520) | hourly | 576km (358 miles) |
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane | 6hrs | £360($425) | hourly | 761km (473 miles) |
Train to London Charing Cross, plane | 6h 20m | £645($765) | hourly | 1,329km (826 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 444km (276 miles) |
Train via Clapham Junction | 6h 25m | £125($145) | every 2 hours | 460km (286 miles) |
Train to Gatwick Airport, bus + 1 similar | 7h 45m | £60($71) | once daily | 493km (307 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8hrs | £55($65) | 5 times a week | 480km (298 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £70($83) | on demand | 405km (251 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.