The distance between Salisbury and Barnstaple is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Salisbury 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.
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Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Salisbury to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).
The distance between Salisbury and Barnstaple is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Salisbury and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Salisbury to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Salisbury and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Salisbury and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Salisbury 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 3hrs.
South Western Railway and Great Western Railway run train services between Salisbury and Barnstaple. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Salisbury and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Salisbury to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Salisbury and Barnstaple. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salisbury to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Salisbury and Barnstaple. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salisbury to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £59 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3hrs | £59($70) | hourly | 205km (127 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | £20($24) | 5 times a week | 246km (153 miles) |
Drive | 2h 15m | £33($39) | on demand | 190km (118 miles) |
Plymouth Citybus
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.