How to travel from Liverpool to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Liverpool and Barnstaple is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Liverpool to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £28($33)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance433km (269 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £28 ($33) and will take around 7h 40m. 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 £75 ($89).

The distance between Liverpool and Barnstaple is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 5h 20m to get from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £75 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Liverpool to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

London Midland, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Liverpool and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Liverpool and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Liverpool to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Liverpool and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Liverpool and Barnstaple. The distance is around 433km (269 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 Liverpool to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 20m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Barnstaple

Transport options from Liverpool to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 40m
£220($260)
hourly909km (565 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 20m
£105($125)
every 2 hours468km (291 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central7hrs
£145($170)
every 4 hours511km (318 miles)
Bus
7h 40m
£28($33)
4 times a week458km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£75($89)
on demand433km (269 miles)

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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