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.
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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Take the train to London Kings Cross then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 563km (350 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 5h 40m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 473km (294 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | £28($33) | 4 times a week | 445km (276 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £72($85) | on demand | 416km (258 miles) |
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.