How to travel from London to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Barnstaple is around 320km (199 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from London 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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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    £430($505)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barnstaple.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance320km (199 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from London to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £79 ($95).

The distance between London and Barnstaple is around 320km (199 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from London and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £79 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from London to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between London and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 London and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Barnstaple with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between London and Barnstaple. Buses run once daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Gatwick Airport then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 London and Barnstaple. The distance is around 320km (199 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween London and Barnstaple

Transport options from London to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 15m
£79($95)
hourly340km (211 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids4h 30m
£95($115)
hourly339km (210 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 50m
£430($505)
hourly529km (329 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£10($12)
once daily348km (217 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£56($66)
on demand320km (199 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