How to travel from Ripon to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

The distance between Ripon and Barnstaple is around 517km (321 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Ripon to Barnstaple by bus, car, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £215($255)
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Bus

Take the bus to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance517km (321 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ripon and Barnstaple

There are several options for getting from Ripon to Barnstaple by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).

The distance between Ripon and Barnstaple is around 517km (321 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (236 miles)

It takes around 11h 10m to get from Ripon and Barnstaple by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ripon to Barnstaple is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Ripon and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ripon and Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ripon and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 11h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ripon to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Knaresborough Bus Stn Stand C, Harrogate Hgte Bus Stn Stand 11, Leeds Bradford Airport and Leeds Bus Station. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 10m.

Megabus UK run regular bus services between Ripon and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 11h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ripon to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 45m.

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 Ripon and Barnstaple. The distance is around 517km (321 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ripon to Barnstaple is to take the bus which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ripon and Barnstaple

Transport options from Ripon to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 45m
£215($255)
twice a week699km (435 miles)
Train to Newcastle, plane5h 35m
£165($195)
twice a week742km (461 miles)
Plane and Train7h 50m
£400($475)
3 times a week1,349km (838 miles)
Bus
11h 10m
£39($46)
3 times a week546km (339 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
£90($105)
on demand517km (321 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