How to travel from Isle of Man to Barnstaple, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Barnstaple is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Barnstaple by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£160($190)
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£83($100)
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Barnstaple.
- Duration7h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Barnstaple
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Barnstaple by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £75 ($89) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Isle of Man and Barnstaple is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 343km (213 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Isle of Man and Barnstaple by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £75 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Barnstaple
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £150($175) | hourly | 526km (327 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 4h 55m | £230($270) | every 2 hours | 609km (379 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 15m | £160($190) | twice daily | 601km (373 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 9h 55m | £200($235) | twice daily | 641km (398 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 40m | £83($100) | 4 times a week | 590km (367 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, bus | 10h 45m | £75($89) | once daily | 606km (376 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 15m | £130($155) | twice daily | 564km (350 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Barnstaple
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Barnstaple
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple