How to travel from Isle of Wight to Barnstaple, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple is around 242km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Isle of Wight 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 Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£295($350)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Westbury (Wilts) then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration4h 10m
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost£74($88)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Bridgwater and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£38($45)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Barnstaple.
- Duration3h 45m
- Departsevery 2 hours
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight 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 £38 ($45) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple is around 242km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (122 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Isle of Wight and Barnstaple by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £38 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Lymington then drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 50m.
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 Wight to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Wight and Barnstaple
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Train | 3h 50m | £295($350) | hourly | 454km (282 miles) |
Ferry to Eastern Docks, Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, train + 2 similar | 4h 10m | £74($88) | every 3 hours | 295km (183 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 4h 25m | £79($95) | hourly | 273km (169 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 6h 40m | £69($82) | 5 times a week | 347km (216 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 40m | £38($45) | 6 times a week | 495km (308 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 45m | £50($59) | every 2 hours | 242km (150 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Wight and Barnstaple
Airlines
Blue Islands Limited
Aurigny
Loganair
Eastern Airways
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Red Funnel
Wightlink
Bus companies
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