How to travel from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £175($205)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance566km (352 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Barnstaple

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 55m
£215($255)
twice a week658km (409 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane4h 50m
£165($195)
twice a week701km (435 miles)
Train
7hrs
£175($205)
every 4 hours643km (400 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar
9h 35m
£23($27)
once daily605km (376 miles)
Bus9h 55m
£35($42)
4 times a week579km (360 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
£100($115)
on demand566km (352 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