How to travel from Winchester to Barnstaple, United Kingdom

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.

5 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Reading then Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Reading then take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Barnstaple Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £57($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Barnstaple.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance233km (145 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Winchester and Barnstaple

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Winchester to Barnstaple

Compare travel optionsbetween Winchester and Barnstaple

Transport options from Winchester to Barnstaple
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
£95($115)
every 4 hours338km (210 miles)
Train via Exeter St Davids3h 45m
£75($89)
hourly264km (164 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
£57($67)
twice a week340km (211 miles)
Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Bus5h 5m
£42($50)
once daily306km (190 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£41($48)
on demand233km (145 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