The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon 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.
👋 Also check out Barnstaple → Stratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the bus to Barnstaple Bus Station.
There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £45 ($53).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 204km (127 miles)
It takes around 4h 40m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £45 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham Moor Street, Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stratford-upon-Avon to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Solihull Town Centre, Park St and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.
Megabus UK run regular bus services between Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Barnstaple. The distance is around 259km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 40m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 367km (228 miles) |
Bus | 6h 55m | £26($31) | 4 times a week | 347km (216 miles) |
Drive | 2h 50m | £45($53) | on demand | 259km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.