The distance between Winchester and Barnstaple is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Winchester 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 Reading then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.
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Take the train to Reading then take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Winchester to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £42 ($50) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £41 ($48).
The distance between Winchester and Barnstaple is around 233km (145 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Winchester and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £41 ($48).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £42 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Reading and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
CrossCountry, Great Western Railway and South Western Railway run train services between Winchester and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Barnstaple. We recommend that you drive to Barnstaple. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Reading then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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 Winchester and Barnstaple. The distance is around 233km (145 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £95($115) | every 4 hours | 338km (210 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 3h 45m | £75($89) | hourly | 264km (164 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 4h 40m | £57($67) | twice a week | 340km (211 miles) |
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Bus | 5h 5m | £42($50) | once daily | 306km (190 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £41($48) | on demand | 233km (145 miles) |
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.