How to travel from Kirkwall to Barnstaple, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Barnstaple is around 995km (618 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Barnstaple by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical cost£590($695)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
- Duration18h 60m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£310($365)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
- Duration22h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Barnstaple.
- Duration17hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£185($215)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Barnstaple
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Barnstaple by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £90 ($105) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £590 ($695).
The distance between Kirkwall and Barnstaple is around 995km (618 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 881km (548 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Kirkwall and Barnstaple by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £590 ($695).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Barnstaple is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £90 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Kirkwall to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Barnstaple is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £590 ($695).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Barnstaple
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | £590($695) | hourly | 995km (618 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 50m | £535($635) | hourly | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 18h 60m | £310($365) | 3 times a week | 1,350km (839 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 20h 40m | £205($240) | once a week | 1,331km (827 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 22h 45m | £90($105) | 3 times a week | 1,307km (812 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17hrs | £185($215) | 3 times a week | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Barnstaple
Train operators
Caledonian Sleeper
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
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