How to travel from Peak District National park to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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 BarnstaplePeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £135($160)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance396km (246 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Barnstaple

Transport options from Peak District National park to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 5m
£135($160)
every 3 hours483km (300 miles)
Train via Cardiff Central8h 5m
£160($190)
every 4 hours556km (346 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£68($81)
on demand396km (246 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