The distance between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple is around 294km (182 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Wolverhampton 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.
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There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £51 ($60).
The distance between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple is around 294km (182 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Wolverhampton and Barnstaple by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple is to drive which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £51 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
CrossCountry and Great Western Railway run train services between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Wolverhampton and Barnstaple. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Library Metro Stop and Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
NX West Midlands, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Wolverhampton and Barnstaple. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Barnstaple. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Wolverhampton and Barnstaple. The distance is around 294km (182 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Barnstaple is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 348km (216 miles) |
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station + 1 similar | 5h 45m | £14($16) | once daily | 323km (201 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | £21($25) | 4 times a week | 331km (205 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £51($60) | on demand | 294km (182 miles) |
NX West Midlands
The following major airports near Barnstaple offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.