The distance between Holyhead and Barnstaple is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple by 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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Take the train to Crewe, Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Bangor Bus Station C then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £35 ($41) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £85 ($100).
The distance between Holyhead and Barnstaple is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 251km (156 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Holyhead and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx £85 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £35 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Holyhead and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Holyhead to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Crewe, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 40m.
Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Midland, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Holyhead and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Holyhead and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Holyhead to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bangor Bus Station C, Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Shudehill Interchange. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13hrs.
Arriva Cymru, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Holyhead and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe, Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 6h 40m.
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 Holyhead and Barnstaple. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 40m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 580km (361 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 8h 15m | £175($210) | every 4 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Bus | 13hrs | £35($41) | 4 times a week | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 5h 40m | £85($100) | on demand | 491km (305 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.