The distance between Londonderry and Barnstaple is around 866km (538 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 12h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Londonderry to Barnstaple by bus, ferry 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 bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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Drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Barnstaple by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £79 ($95) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 12h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Londonderry and Barnstaple is around 866km (538 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 487km (303 miles)
It takes around 18h 50m to get from Londonderry and Barnstaple by bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Barnstaple is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 12h 15m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Barnstaple is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £79 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 12h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Rosslare then take a ferry to Pembroke then drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 12h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station. instead which will take 18h 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Navigation Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station. instead which will take 18h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Barnstaple is to take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 18h 50m and will usually cost around £79 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Ferry | 18h 50m | £79($95) | 4 times a week | 1,137km (707 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 15m | £240($285) | twice daily | 866km (538 miles) |
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Scottish Citylink
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Aer Lingus
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.