How to travel from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple is around 785km (488 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 8hrs.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple by train 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 Preston, Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £240($285)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Distance785km (488 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £240 ($285) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).

The distance between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple is around 785km (488 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 566km (352 miles)

It takes around 8h 40m to get from Loch Lomond and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx £135 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £240 ($285) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Balloch, Dalmuir, Glasgow Central Low Level, Preston, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 8h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Loch Lomond and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 8hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Preston, Birmingham New Street then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 8h 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 Loch Lomond and Barnstaple. The distance is around 785km (488 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).

How do I get from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Loch Lomond and Barnstaple

Transport options from Loch Lomond to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
8h 40m
£240($285)
every 2 hours842km (523 miles)
Drive
8hrs
£135($160)
on demand785km (488 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