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

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Barnstaple is to bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Barnstaple is to fly and train which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Barnstaple station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Barnstaple?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Barnstaple. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 12m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Barnstaple?

The distance between Aberdeen and Barnstaple is 535 miles. The road distance is 578.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Barnstaple without a car is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs £110 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Aberdeen to Barnstaple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Barnstaple bus from?

Aberdeen to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Barnstaple train from?

Aberdeen to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Barnstaple?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Barnstaple is to train which takes 12h 12m and costs £110 - £600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £130 and takes 20h 10m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Barnstaple bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Barnstaple bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Barnstaple train arrive?

Aberdeen to Barnstaple train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Barnstaple?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Barnstaple is 578 miles. It takes approximately 9h 39m to drive from Aberdeen to Barnstaple.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Barnstaple?

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Aberdeen to Barnstaple - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Barnstaple by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly Aberdeen Airport to Bristol Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane ABZ - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
6h 33m
£89–257
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to London Victoriabus Ukn11
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 502
20h 10m
£48–127
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Exeter St Davidstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain Exeter Central - Barnstaple / ...
12h 12m
£114–598
Drive 575.1 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Barnstaplecar 575.1 mi
9h 39m
£141–204
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 42m
£58–206
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 39m
£142–427
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 12m
£111–345
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane INV - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
8h 29m
£58–255
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane ABZ - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
10h 48m
£101–499
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Aberdeen Union Street to Haymarketbus
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
5. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
16h 9m
£86–342

Aberdeen to Barnstaple by train

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12h 12mAverage Duration

£114Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.4 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Barnstaple, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Barnstaple via Exeter St Davids in around 12h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 20h 10m.

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