Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Barnstaple travel guide

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You're Going to Love Barnstaple

With a population of 32 532, Barnstaple is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in January
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Barnstaple

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 48m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $346 for a 6h 38m trip. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 105 km and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 282 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Barnstaple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Exeter Airport (EXT), which is located 59 km from Barnstaple. The shortest flight to Barnstaple from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 45m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Barnstaple, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 48m and costs around $100 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about $346 for a 6h 38m trip. The train station in Barnstaple is called Barnstaple, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Barnstaple is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 277 km from Barnstaple. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Barnstaple using National Express or FlixBus. From Bristol, the bus ride to Barnstaple takes 105 km and will cost you around $29. From London, the ticket costs about $33 for a journey of 282 km. Barnstaple’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Barnstaple

EXTExeter
BRSBristol
CWLCardiff Wales

Airlines serving Barnstaple

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,564 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,042 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,212 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,389 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (635 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,849 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,126 reviews)
Kenya Airways
Good (287 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Vueling
Good (1,218 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,193 reviews)
IndiGo
Good (505 reviews)
AccesRail
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.17 and $49.55. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.10 per litre in Barnstaple (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.17 and $49.55. The most frequently booked car type in Barnstaple is Full-size (Opel Vivaro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.