Introduction
Where to eat
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.

Where to Eat in Barnstaple

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Waterside (Chivenor Business Park) and Heanton Court (Braunton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Barnstaple

Barnstaple in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Barnstaple in December
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 55m and costs around $180 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $230 for a 8h 35m 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 97 km and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 233 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 05m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Barnstaple. The train journey from Barnstaple to London takes 1h 55m and costs around $180 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bristol, expect to pay about $230 for a 8h 35m 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 97 km and will cost you around $14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 233 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 (1,404 reviews)
Delta
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Qatar Airways
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Etihad Airways
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Ethiopian Air
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Ryanair
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ITA Airways
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Aer Lingus
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easyJet
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Pegasus Airlines
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GOL
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Kenya Airways
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Virgin Atlantic
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Vueling
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Jet2
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IndiGo
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Where to stay in popular areas of Barnstaple

Hiring a car in Barnstaple

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.72 and $50.29. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.72 and $50.29. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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