The distance between Nottingham and Barnstaple is around 368km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Nottingham 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.
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Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Barnstaple by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).
The distance between Nottingham and Barnstaple is around 368km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 288km (179 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Nottingham and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Nottingham to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Derby and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Nottingham and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Nottingham and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Nottingham to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Barnstaple. We recommend that you fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Nottingham and Barnstaple. The distance is around 368km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 416km (258 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 50m | £135($160) | every 2 hours | 419km (260 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5hrs | £420($495) | hourly | 871km (541 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 20m | £30($35) | 4 times a week | 384km (239 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 6h 50m | £19($23) | once daily | 421km (261 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £64($76) | on demand | 368km (229 miles) |
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