What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Barnstaple?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £110 and takes 16h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Barnstaple?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Barnstaple is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £160 - £550.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Bus Station via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Barnstaple via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.

How far is it from Aachen to Barnstaple?

The distance between Aachen and Barnstaple is 541 miles.

How do I travel from Aachen to Barnstaple without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £160 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Barnstaple?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Aachen to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Barnstaple bus from?

Aachen to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Barnstaple train from?

Aachen to Barnstaple train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Aachen to Barnstaple is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs £160 - £550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £110 and takes 16h 50m.

Where does the Aachen to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Aachen to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels South station.

What is the time difference between Aachen and Barnstaple?

Barnstaple is 1h behind Aachen. It is currently 8:50 PM in Aachen and 7:50 PM in Barnstaple.

Where does the Aachen to Barnstaple train arrive?

Aachen to Barnstaple train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Barnstaple?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Barnstaple?

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Aachen to Barnstaple - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Aachen to Barnstaple by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
8h 57m
£165–509
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels SouthN79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station502
16h 50m
£46–102
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aachen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Barnstaple
8h 32m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 55m
£148–419
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Station502
18h 57m
£77–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aachen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Barnstaple
9h 36m
£142–208
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)DUS - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 37m
£131–409
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)BRU - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 31m
£165–394
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)DUS - CWL
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
12h 41m
£156–448
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)AMS - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
9h 50m
£201–511
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple
10h 43m
£135–401

Aachen to Barnstaple by train and subway

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8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.9 mi
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Barnstaple via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Exeter St Davids in around 8h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aachen station west to Bus Station via Brussels Midi / Brussels South West and London Victoria in around 16h 50m.

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