The distance between Hull and Barnstaple is around 508km (315 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Hull 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 Sheffield then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Hull to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £88 ($105).
The distance between Hull and Barnstaple is around 508km (315 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Hull and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Hull to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx £88 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Hull to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sheffield and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
Northern Rail, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Hull and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 15m, 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 Hull and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Barnstaple with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 10hrs.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Barnstaple. Buses run twice a week and take around 10hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Hull and Barnstaple. The distance is around 508km (315 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 6h 15m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 543km (337 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 8h 50m | £21($25) | once daily | 520km (323 miles) |
Bus | 10hrs | £30($35) | twice a week | 611km (380 miles) |
Drive | 5h 15m | £88($105) | on demand | 508km (315 miles) |
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.