How to travel from Lincoln to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Barnstaple is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lincoln 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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).

The distance between Lincoln and Barnstaple is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Lincoln and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £28 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, Paddington and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

LNER, Great Western Railway, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Lincoln and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lincoln and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth, Park St and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Lincoln and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lincoln and Barnstaple. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Barnstaple

Transport options from Lincoln to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£115($135)
every 4 hours563km (350 miles)
Train via Nottingham5h 40m
£155($180)
every 2 hours473km (294 miles)
Bus
7h 55m
£28($33)
4 times a week445km (276 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£72($85)
on demand416km (258 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lincoln and Barnstaple

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Airports near Barnstaple

The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Barnstaple
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Barnstaple
NQY
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Barnstaple