The distance between Penzance and Barnstaple is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Penzance to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. 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.
Take the bus to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way then Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Penzance to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($36).
The distance between Penzance and Barnstaple is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 149km (93 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Penzance and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Penzance to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £30 ($36).
The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Penzance and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way and Taunton Blackbrook Park Avenue. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
National Express, Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between Penzance and Barnstaple. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Penzance and Barnstaple. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £68 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £68($80) | hourly | 272km (169 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £30($36) | 5 times a week | 333km (207 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £30($36) | on demand | 174km (108 miles) |
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.