How to travel from Nottingham to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

6 routes found

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.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £130($155)
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Plane and Train

Fly from East Midlands (EMA) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £420($495)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance368km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nottingham to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Barnstaple

Transport options from Nottingham to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
£130($155)
every 3 hours416km (258 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street4h 50m
£135($160)
every 2 hours419km (260 miles)
Plane and Train
5hrs
£420($495)
hourly871km (541 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
£30($35)
4 times a week384km (239 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth6h 50m
£19($23)
once daily421km (261 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£64($76)
on demand368km (229 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