The distance between Peak District National park and Barnstaple is around 396km (246 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Barnstaple by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Peak District National park if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Barnstaple by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £135 ($160) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £68 ($81).
The distance between Peak District National park and Barnstaple is around 396km (246 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (183 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Peak District National park and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £68 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £135 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales run train services between Peak District National park and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 6h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Peak District National park and Barnstaple. The distance is around 396km (246 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around £135 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6h 5m | £135($160) | every 3 hours | 483km (300 miles) |
Train via Cardiff Central | 8h 5m | £160($190) | every 4 hours | 556km (346 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £68($81) | on demand | 396km (246 miles) |
Transport for Wales
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.