The distance between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple is around 566km (352 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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 Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 432km (269 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Middlesbrough and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7hrs, 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 Middlesbrough and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Stn. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 55m.
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 Middlesbrough and Barnstaple. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £175 ($205).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 55m | £215($255) | twice a week | 658km (409 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 50m | £165($195) | twice a week | 701km (435 miles) |
Train | 7hrs | £175($205) | every 4 hours | 643km (400 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 9h 35m | £23($27) | once daily | 605km (376 miles) |
Bus | 9h 55m | £35($42) | 4 times a week | 579km (360 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | £100($115) | on demand | 566km (352 miles) |
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The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.